Illegal Utility Shutoff Consequences

Summary

Landlords in Arizona cannot legally shut off utilities to evict tenants. This act is known as self-help eviction and is illegal. Tenants have the right to sue for damages if this occurs. For further assistance, tenants can contact Community Legal Services or Arizona Tenants Advocates for support and resources.

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Provide what, it won't let me read all of the message
I'm sorry for the confusion. I'm asking for your location to give you the most accurate information about landlord-tenant laws. Could you please provide that?
Benson, Arizona
In Arizona:
- Landlords can't shut off utilities as a way to evict tenants.
- If done, it's considered 'self-help eviction', which is illegal.
- Tenants may sue landlords for damages if this occurs.
You may want to consult a local attorney for advice.
I can't get a lawyer to help me with this at all.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Arizona, you could contact the Community Legal Services for free or low-cost legal assistance. They can be reached at (*) *-* or you can visit their website at www.clsaz.org.
I tried legal aid and they turned me down too
I'm sorry to hear that. You can try reaching out to the Arizona Tenants Advocates (Phone: *-*-*, Website: www.arizonatenants.com). They may be able to provide assistance or guide you to resources that can.
Thanks
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. I'm here to help you.