# Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 15: Rule 15. Relief from Judgment or Order

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R15

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 15
- **Heading:** Rule 15. Relief from Judgment or Order
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Court Rules / Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions / Rule 15

## Text

a. Motions to Set Aside Judgments, Orders, or Proceedings. Either party may file a motion to set aside a judgment, order or proceeding on any of the following grounds: (1) The court did not have jurisdiction to hear the case; (2) The defendant tendered all amounts due under the lease agreement prior to a judgment being entered or made a partial payment under the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act, A.R.S. §§ 33-1301 to -1381, which was accepted by the landlord; (3) A party did not receive proper notice or was not properly served; (4) Mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect; (5) Newly discovered material facts exist that could establish a defense to an allegation; (6) A party is subject to protection under bankruptcy laws; (7) A party is requesting relief under the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act; (8) The parties have stipulated to set aside the judgment; (9) The judgment is contrary to the law; or (10) Fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct of an adverse party. The motion shall be filed within a reasonable time, and, for reasons (2), (4), and (5), not more than 60 days after the judgment or order was entered. b. Clerical errors may be corrected by the court with or without notice to the parties. c. A post judgment motion affecting possession of the property shall be treated as an emergency matter and decided within three court days. d. Where a post judgment motion does not affect possession of property, the other party may file a response within 10 court days of service of the motion. The moving party may then file a reply within 5 court days of service of the response.

## Nearby sections

- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions (Appendix A. Residential Eviction Information Sheet (Publicat) Appendix A. Residential Eviction Information Sheet (Publication and Distribution Required by the Arizona Supreme Court)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_RPNA3A42FA.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 1 Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R1.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 2 Rule 2. Construction of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R2.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 3 Rule 3. Computation of Time; Shortening or Extension of Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R3.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 4 Rule 4. Duties of Parties and Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R4.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 5 Rule 5. Summons and Complaint; Issuance, Content and Service of Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R5.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 6 Rule 6. Service of Pleadings, Other Papers and Orders After Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R6.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 6.1 Rule 6.1. Electronic Signatures and Electronic Notarizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R6_1.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 7 Rule 7. Answers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R7.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 8 Rule 8. Counterclaims and Consolidation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R8.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 9 Rule 9. Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R9.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 10 Rule 10. Disclosure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R10.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 11 Rule 11. Initial Appearance and Trial Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R11.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 12 Rule 12. Trial by Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R12.md)

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