Metro Phoenix Eviction Filings Hit 7,579 In October, Near 2024's Record Pace
Published by Cash Flow Deals · Last updated 2026-08-04
Maricopa County recorded 7,579 eviction filings in October 2025, its second-highest month of the year, putting the county on pace for roughly 84,000 filings in 2025, just under 2024's record of 87,130, per azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic. North Phoenix's Moon Valley court precinct led every precinct in the county. Landlords carrying a struggling rental in Phoenix or Mesa are working inside a court system already running near capacity.
| Factor | Traditional Listing | Cash Flow Deals |
|---|---|---|
| Getting out of a non-performing rental | List after the tenant is out, which can take months through a backed-up eviction court | A locked net-price offer can be requested before that process finishes |
| When the price is set | Buyers price in deferred maintenance after their own inspection | Net price is locked before repairs are scoped |
| How the company gets paid | Commission comes out of the sale price at closing | Paid as a separate line item on the closing statement, not a markup on price |
What Azcentral Found In October's Numbers
Maricopa County logged 7,579 eviction filings in October 2025, the county's second-highest month of the year. That pace puts 2025 on track for roughly 84,000 annual filings, just below 2024's record of 87,130. The Moon Valley court precinct in north Phoenix led every precinct in October with 458 filings, and carried the highest full-year caseload countywide at 4,268 filings.
Why This Matters For Landlords In Phoenix And Mesa
Near-record eviction volume means the courts processing those filings are busy. A landlord who files today is standing in a longer line than usual. Every month a unit sits vacant or non-paying is a month of mortgage, taxes, and insurance coming out of pocket with nothing coming in. That carrying cost is why some owners of a struggling rental are choosing to sell rather than cycle through eviction court again.
How Moon Valley Compares To The Rest Of The County
One precinct, Moon Valley in north Phoenix, accounted for 458 of October's 7,579 filings and led the county for the full year at 4,268. That is not evenly spread across metro Phoenix. A landlord's actual eviction risk depends heavily on which precinct a property sits in, not just the countywide average.
What An Owner Of A Struggling Rental Can Do
Working the eviction through to completion and re-leasing is one path, but it costs time and money while the case is pending. Selling traditionally is another, though a tenant still in place complicates showings. An owner can also request a locked net-price offer from a real estate investment company like Cash Flow Deals before repairs are scoped, so deferred maintenance from a tough tenancy is not the thing that kills the sale.
Common questions
How many eviction filings did Maricopa County see in October 2025?
7,579, the county's second-highest monthly total of the year.
Is 2025 on pace to break 2024's eviction record?
No. 2025 is tracking toward roughly 84,000 filings, just under 2024's record of 87,130.
Which part of metro Phoenix had the most eviction filings?
The Moon Valley court precinct in north Phoenix, with 458 filings in October and 4,268 for the full year, the highest caseload of any precinct in the county.
Does a high eviction rate affect a home's resale value?
A high eviction rate signals landlord cash-flow strain in a submarket. It does not by itself set a home's resale value, which is driven by comparable sales in that specific neighborhood.
What can a landlord do instead of carrying a non-paying property through eviction court?
Some owners choose to sell rather than absorb months of carrying costs during a lengthy case. A locked net-price offer requested before repairs are scoped is one option to explore alongside a traditional listing.
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