Phoenix Homeowners

Phoenix Foreclosure Defense
Document Preparation

Facing foreclosure in Phoenix? Arizona is a non-judicial foreclosure state under ARS Title 33 with a 90-day NOD timeline. Maricopa County Superior Court handles civil lawsuits to stop trustee sales. We prepare court-ready documents for Phoenix homeowners across all Maricopa County locations including Downtown Phoenix, Mesa, and Surprise.

Maricopa Superior Court

Downtown + regional locations

90-Day NOD Timeline

ARS § 33-813 reinstatement period

Maricopa County Recorder

NOD/NTS recording & research

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Phoenix Foreclosure Process

How Foreclosure Works in Phoenix / Maricopa County

Arizona is a non-judicial foreclosure state. Foreclosures proceed via trustee sale under ARS Title 33. The NOD triggers a 90-day reinstatement period. To stop the sale, you must file a civil lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court. AZ has no post-sale redemption for non-judicial foreclosures — pre-sale action is essential.

AZ Non-Judicial Foreclosure Timeline

1

Notice of Default (NOD) — Maricopa County Recorder

Recorded with Maricopa County Recorder. ARS § 33-813 gives you 90 days to cure the default (reinstatement period).

2

Notice of Trustee Sale (NTS)

After 90-day cure period. Must be recorded, posted, published, and mailed. Sets auction date.

3

Trustee Sale / Auction

No post-sale redemption in AZ. File civil lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court BEFORE the sale date.

Critical: File civil lawsuit + TRO in Maricopa County Superior Court before the trustee sale date.

AZ Homeowner Protections

  • 90-Day Reinstatement: ARS § 33-813 gives you 90 days after NOD to pay arrears and reinstate the loan.
  • Anti-Deficiency Protection: ARS § 33-729 protects against deficiency judgments for purchase-money loans on 2.5 acres or less.
  • Notice Requirements: Strict compliance required. Defective notice can form basis for wrongful foreclosure claim.
  • Statute of Limitations: 6 years (ARS § 12-548) for debt on written contract. Older defaults may be time-barred.
Phoenix FAQ

Phoenix Foreclosure FAQs

Act Now — AZ Deadlines Are Strict

Facing Foreclosure in Phoenix?
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