Respond To A 5 Day Eviction Notice

Summary

To respond to a 5-day eviction notice in arizona, gather evidence of your attempts to notify the landlord about the health issue and your reason for withholding rent. Report the mold issue to the local health department and document your attempts to contact them. Consider filing a complaint with the arizona department of housing. Take pictures or videos of the mold and the condition of your apartment. Consult with legal aid organizations for free or low-cost legal assistance. File a response to the eviction notice with your local court within 5 days.

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Arizona
What is the reason for your eviction notice? In Arizona, landlords can issue a *-day notice for non-payment of rent.
Their reason was non payment but i have been withholding rent for 5 months due to a health issue they have been ignoring and thy know they are wrong fir it because not a single office person had said anything to me about my non payment until this change of management
Have you notified your landlord in writing about the health issue and your reason for withholding rent?

In Arizona:
- Tenants can withhold rent if landlords fail to maintain habitable conditions.
- Proper written notice is required.
Yes
What evidence do you have to support your claim of notifying the landlord about the health issue and your reason for withholding rent?
Copies of maintenance orders that were ignored and deleted l, emails, dates records of previous conversations ect
What specific health issue are you referring to and how does it relate to your living conditions? In Arizona, tenants can withhold rent if landlords fail to maintain habitable conditions.
Toxic black mold that originated in the bathroom and spread throughout the whole apartment, contaminated all my belongings and infected me with an ilness i am stoll on anti biotics for and i have doc notes to prove
Did you report the mold issue to your local health department? In Arizona, tenants can report health hazards to local health departments.
I tried calling poison control and no response and i left a message yes
Did you document your attempts to contact the poison control or local health department? This could be crucial for your case.
I am in the process of reaching out to my phone provider to acces my phone record for that.
What was the response of your landlord when you notified them about the health issue and your reason for withholding rent?
He said he would take care if it and that was about 5 months ago when i notified him i would be withholding rent intil it was irraticated from my unit. There was one sloppy unprofessional attempt to remove thr mold but my bathroom was left damaged, toilet in my bathtub and sewer exposed.
What actions have you taken since receiving the eviction notice?

In Arizona, tenants can use "repair and deduct" or "rent withholding" if landlords fail to maintain habitable conditions. However, proper procedures must be followed.
Ive only received a 5 day notice today is the 5th day. Ive been trying to research how to find a solution and what legal channels to take to not have to leave my house and restore the healthy environment i thought i was goinf to live in for the extent of my lease
Have you considered filing a complaint with the Arizona Department of Housing? They may be able to provide assistance or resources.
I was not aware of this
Did you take any pictures or videos of the mold and the condition of your apartment? This could serve as evidence in your case.
Yes
What steps have you taken to repair the damage or eradicate the mold yourself?
Ive treated with pesticides anti bacterial and anti fungal white vinegar and peroxide, i put my bathroom back together and covered the exposed sewaged, but the seams of the bathroom have yet to be cocked new drywall has yet to be installed , and all while suffering from the sickness the mold infected me with
Have you consulted with a lawyer or legal aid service about your situation? In Arizona, tenants have the right to live in a habitable property and can take legal action if this is violated.
I do not have financial means for a lawyer
Have you considered reaching out to legal aid organizations in Arizona? They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who cannot afford a lawyer.
Can u provide me with resources for that
Sure, here are some resources for legal aid in Arizona:

- Community Legal Services: *-*-*
- Southern Arizona Legal Aid: *-*-*
- Arizona Legal Center: *-*-*

Remember, it's important to gather all your evidence.
Ok so how do i proceed with today as the last day of the 5 day notice
Have you filed a response to the eviction notice with your local court? In Arizona, tenants must respond to an eviction notice within 5 days.
How do i file
To file a response to an eviction notice in Arizona, you need to:

- Obtain a copy of the "Answer" form from your local court.
- Fill out the form, explaining your reasons for disputing the eviction.
- File the form with the court and serve a copy to your landlord.