Eviction Defense Strategies Arizona

Summary

In Arizona, tenants facing eviction should seek legal aid promptly, especially if language barriers or misrepresentation are involved. Document all evidence and witness testimonies to support your case. If an attorneys conduct is questionable, consider filing a complaint with the Arizona State Bar. Understanding tenant rights and legal requirements is crucial. Contact Southern Arizona Legal Aid for assistance and ensure an interpreter is available for legal proceedings. If eviction is from a housing authority, communicate with them to prevent loss of funding.

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OK I'm helping my friend go through eviction I thought she was being illegally evicted so I told her not to accept the vision except the eviction her lawyer The one I urged her to get from southern Arizona legal aid. She was totally against her from the beginning and her case manager from because she’s on housing totally against her too well long story short my friend now is going to trial on this eviction, I’ve worked with the case at least I’ve worked up every every accusation. They made against her and proven that it’s not her breaking the lease. Her lawyer has quit on her, and the judge gave her another week to prepare for the case and finally find an attorney that would represent her, but she doesn’t have money.
Hello Lauren,
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's situation. Since your friend is in Arizona, here are some steps and resources that may help:
- **Legal Aid**: Contact Southern Arizona Legal Aid immediately to see if they can provide another attorney.
- **Court Assistance**: Inform the court about the situation to request additional time if needed.
- **Self-Help Resources**: Use Arizona court’s self-help resources to prepare for the trial.
Would you like more information on any of these points?
What I was hoping you could do for me was as I go through what I did since I’m not a lawyer can you tell me where I went wrong and what I should’ve done instead
Sure, Lauren. Let's break down the situation step by step to identify any potential missteps and suggest what could have been done differently:
*. **Initial Legal Consultation**:
- **What You Did**: You advised your friend to get a lawyer from Southern Arizona Legal Aid.
- **What Could Have Been Done**: This was a good step. Ensuring your friend had legal representation was important.
*. **Handling the Eviction Notice**:
- **What You Did**: You advised your friend not to accept the eviction.
- **What Could Have Been Done**: It would have been better to consult with the lawyer before advising against accepting the eviction. Legal advice should ideally come directly from a qualified attorney.
*. **Preparation for Trial**:
- **What You Did**: You worked on proving accusations against your friend were false.
- **What Could Have Been Done**: While gathering evidence is important, it’s crucial that this is done under the guidance of an attorney to ensure it’s presented correctly in court.
*. **Lawyer Quitting the Case**:
- **What You Did**: Your friend was given more time to prepare and find another attorney.
- **What Could Have Been Done**
OK the eviction would've given her five days to move out she doesn’t have to go anywhere. She’s on the Tucson housing project on program. This program pays her rent and if she gets kicked out of here, she loses her funding and then what
Lauren, I understand your concern about your friend's situation. Since she is part of the Tucson housing project, it is crucial to address this eviction carefully. Here are some steps that might help:
- **Contact Tucson Housing Authority**: Immediately inform them about the eviction and the risk of losing funding.
- **Seek Emergency Legal Aid**: Contact Southern Arizona Legal Aid again for urgent assistance.
- **Court Communication**: Request more time from the court due to the critical nature of her housing situation.
Would you like more detailed steps on any of these points?
OK it is Tucson housing that is evicting her they own the property. What happened was that there was the next-door neighbor complained to the police I think she made * phone calls to * I’m asking them to arrest the people that live here at Jessica Gonzales‘s house at * East Lee St. because that they were making too much noise. She had a very small graduation celebration. If any noise was being made at all. It was by the house down the street that’s like a house from the college would’ve close to the UA over here and it was graduation night. It wasn’t us causing a big ruckus, but the neighbor does not like her but the neighbors keep all his name to the police, and that was one of my points that I made in court that if she lied to the police, why wouldn’t she lie about anything else because I’m a witness it was a totally different name and then to top it off, her name is CASNEY Morales she gave her name as Catherine to the police, but Morales isn’t it interesting because the Tucson housing supervisor is named Ruben Morales so I brought up the point of nepotism
Lauren, I understand the complexity of the situation. Here are some key points to consider:
- **Document Everything**: Ensure all instances of the neighbor’s false complaints and any evidence are well-documented.
- **Witness Testimonies**: Collect statements from other neighbors or attendees to support your friend’s claims.
- **Legal Representation**: Contact Southern Arizona Legal Aid immediately for urgent legal assistance.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these points?
I’d like to remind you that I asked my friend to call Salah, which is still legal aid and they gave her a lawyer. Her name is Dixon Dixon, but she was totally against her. She said no she has no case, but she didn’t commit that the things that they accused her of, so I told her do not accept that I wouldn’t have Because she would be on the street right now. OK so this is what I did. She did her lawyer resigned or withdrew or whatever OK so I wouldn’t put in motion for the court to the court asking for a dismissal on the grounds that when Miss Gonzalez signed the contract, she was not provided an interpreter nor someone who would explain the contract to her, but only told to sign and being in a situation that she was in needing a place to stay with baby she just signed and didn’t even worry about what it said now I understand that she signed a contract and it’s own fault, but that’s what I asked the judge for the judge United The judge denied it
Lauren, I'm sorry to hear about the complications your friend is facing. Here are some steps she can take:
- **Seek a New Lawyer**: Contact Southern Arizona Legal Aid immediately for another attorney.
- **Appeal the Decision**: If possible, file an appeal against the judge's denial.
- **Request Interpreter Assistance**: Ensure an interpreter is present for all future legal proceedings.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
do I have grounds for dismissal on the fact that she was not provided proper explanation of the contract the lease that she signed that she’s being evicted from now
Lauren, to determine if there's a potential for dismissal based on improper explanation of the lease, consider the following points:
- **Language Barrier**: If your friend didn't understand the lease due to language issues, this could be significant.
- **Legal Requirements**: Arizona law may require clear communication of lease terms.
- **Disclosure**: Lack of disclosure or misrepresentation could be grounds for dismissal.
Would you like more detailed information on Arizona's tenant rights?
The conduct of my Dixon. This is what she did wrong. I feel that she was wrong when she told Miss Gonzalez that if she didn’t sign a contract, she would not represent her anymore and she repeatedly told her you don’t have a case I don’t have the time no inclination to be supplying witnesses or or filing motions to evidence.
Lauren, I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the attorney. Here are some steps you might consider:
- **File a Complaint**: Report the attorney's conduct to the Arizona State Bar if you believe she acted unprofessionally.
- **Seek Mediation**: Contact the Southern Arizona Legal Aid to discuss the issue and request a new attorney.
- **Court Notification**: Inform the court about the difficulties faced due to the attorney's conduct.
Would you like more detailed steps on filing a complaint?