MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — There were 7,688 evictions filed in Maricopa County during the month of October, according to data from the Maricopa County Justice Courts. This makes October the 8th all-time monthly highest for evictions filed, tied with August of 2023.
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October saw approximately 150 more evictions filed than in September. As of Nov. 5, this year also has seen the highest number of evictions filed by this time in any year since 2000.
An eviction filed does not mean the person or people being served an eviction notice are forced out of their home, according to the Justice Courts of Maricopa County. In some cases, the eviction is filed and the dispute is handled between residents and landlords out of court. In other instances, the issue is taken to court to be resolved.
When a landlord files an eviction, a tenant can still pay the "past-due" amount before a judge issues a ruling. Some tenants may move out before the eviction goes to court. A population increase also tends to lead to increased evictions filed.
The all-time monthly highs are:
- January 2024: 8,025
- August 2024: 7,957
- October 2023: 7,947
- July 2024: 7,903
- August 2005: 7,902
- September 2023: 7,806
- September 2005: 7,699
- October 2024: 7,688
- August 2023: 7,688
- August 2006: 7,647
- August 2008: 7,619
- October 2005: 7,604
- August 2007: 7,556
- September 2024: 7,537
- January 2006: 7,510
- July 2007: 7,396
- June 2005: 7,373
- September 2006: 7,371
- July 2006: 7,366
- July 2005: 7,330
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