Maricopa County breaks record for evictions over 9-month period
Chandler, Arizona (AZ Family) — Maricopa County has set a new record for the number of eviction applications filed so far in the first nine months of this year. The total number of lawsuits filed from January to September was 65,651. This number exceeds the previous record of 62,333 applications filed in 2006. In 2023, […]
How many evictions have been filed in 2024 in Maricopa County?
More eviction filings were filed in the first nine months of 2024 than in the first nine months of any other year since 2006. Maricopa County, Ariz. — Maricopa County is on track to record the highest number of evictions filed in more than 20 years when adding up the number of evictions filed in […]
August is second-highest month for evictions in Maricopa County
Nearly 8,000 eviction filings were recorded in August, according to county records. PHOENIX — Maricopa County officials say August saw the second-highest number of eviction filings. Records show there were 7,957 eviction filings in August 2024. County officials say that doesn't mean all of those people lost their homes. Nearly a third of the filings […]
How many evictions were filed in Maricopa County in June?
There have been 42,254 eviction lawsuits filed so far in 2024, the highest number since 2000. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — More than 7,000 eviction cases were filed in Maricopa County during the month of May, making the number of eviction cases in the first half of the year the highest since 2000. of Maricopa County […]
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
When Mahogany Kennedy knocks on a door in Phoenix, Arizona, it's usually someone who is about to become homeless. As one of Maricopa County's 26 constables, it's her job to hand out eviction notices. “We've definitely seen an uptick in evictions over the last few months,” Kennedy said. “I'm doing evictions five days a week.” […]
How many evictions have been filed in Maricopa County this year?
In 2023, Maricopa County saw the most eviction filings since 2005, and 2024 is on track to surpass last year's total. 12News did an in-depth analysis of evictions. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — The most eviction filings were filed in Maricopa County in 2023 since 2005, and if early numbers for 2024 are any indication, this […]
Maricopa County Homeless Crisis Worsens, Amid Soaring Evictions and
Maricopa County is experiencing subzero temperatures, the homeless population is in crisis, and evictions are soaring to near-record highs. More than 7,000 evictions last month alone have left many residents without shelter in the bitter cold, and local nonprofits are struggling to cope with the dire situation. Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), the frontline provider […]
Maricopa County evictions hit record high in October 2023
Chameleon 007/Getty Images Eviction notice posted on the door. Maricopa County had more eviction filings in October than any month since the beginning of this century. Landlords filed 7,948 complaints last month. This is about 50 more than the previous record set in August 2005. Maricopa County Justice Scott Davis said evictions are avoided in […]
Maricopa County sees record heat and record evictions in July
In July, Phoenix experienced 31 days of record-setting 110-degree heat, and as the heat rose, Maricopa County filed the most eviction lawsuits since 2008. More than 7,000 eviction cases were filed in July, with the highest numbers in North Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Ahwatukee, Tempe and West Phoenix. The average judgment for eviction cases in July […]
Maricopa County evictions hit record high
Recent news reports indicate that the number of evictions filed in Maricopa County has skyrocketed. of Arizona Multifamily Housing Association We represent thousands of property owners and managers across the state. Every month, the Maricopa County Justice Court releases statistics detailing the number of evictions filed by property owners, but the Arizona Multifamily Housing Association […]
