# Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 7: Rule 7. Answers

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R7

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 7
- **Heading:** Rule 7. Answers
- **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 7

## Text

On or before the initial return date, the defendant shall answer, indicating whether the defendant admits or denies the allegations of the complaint. If the defendant does not have sufficient information to determine whether or not an allegation of the complaint is true, the defendant shall so state. The defendant's answer shall also state in short and plain terms any defenses the defendant wishes to assert to the plaintiff's claims. No fee may be imposed for filing an answer.

## 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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