La Paz County is Arizona’s newest county, carved out of the northern portion of Yuma County in 1983. It occupies the western edge of Arizona along the Colorado River, bordered by Nevada and California to the west. The county is defined by two dramatically different population dynamics: a small year-round population of approximately 22,000 centered in Parker (the county seat) and Salome, and a massive seasonal influx of snowbirds and RV travelers that overwhelms the county’s permanent population each winter. Quartzsite, a tiny town of about 3,600 year-round residents, famously swells to hundreds of thousands of visitors each January and February during the rock and gem shows and the broader snowbird season that makes it one of the most extraordinary annual migrations of retirees in North America.
La Paz County’s permanent rental market is extremely small, reflecting its tiny year-round population. Parker’s rental market serves county government workers, Colorado River Indian Tribes government and casino employees, local healthcare workers, and small business operators. The RV and snowbird market is governed primarily by the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act for RV park tenancies, not the standard ARLTA. A portion of Parker and surrounding land is within the Colorado River Indian Reservation, where tribal jurisdiction applies rather than Arizona state law. The ARLTA governs all residential tenancies on privately owned fee simple land.
📊 Quick Stats
County Seat
Parker (~3,300) — county government; Justice Court; Colorado River; Blue Water Casino
~22,000 year-round; hundreds of thousands of seasonal visitors in winter; AZ’s 2nd least populous county
Top Employers
Colorado River Indian Tribes (government & Blue Water Casino); La Paz County government; La Paz Regional Hospital; small businesses; tourism/recreation
Median Rent
~$700–$1,000/mo 2BR — among AZ’s most affordable permanent rental markets
Rent Control
None — state preemption applies to fee simple land (A.R.S. § 33-1329)
Tribal Land
Colorado River Indian Reservation land — tribal jurisdiction, not ARLTA — confirm land status
RV/Seasonal Market
RV park tenancies governed by AZ Mobile Home Parks Act, not standard ARLTA
⚡ Eviction At-a-Glance
Nonpayment of Rent
5-Day Written Notice to Pay or Vacate (A.R.S. § 33-1368)
Lease Violation
10-Day Notice to Comply or Vacate (A.R.S. § 33-1368)
Month-to-Month Termination
30-Day Written Notice — no reason required
Fixed-Term Lease End
No notice required — lease expires by its terms
Security Deposit Cap
1.5 months’ rent maximum (A.R.S. § 33-1321)
Deposit Return Deadline
14 business days after move-out with itemized statement
Courthouse
1316 Kofa Ave., Parker, AZ 85344
Court Phone
(928) 669-6118
Filing Fee
~$68–$120 depending on claim amount
La Paz County — Arizona State Law Highlights & Local Notes
Topic
Rule / Notes
Confirm Land Status First
La Paz County includes territory of the Colorado River Indian Reservation. As with Apache County, the ARLTA applies only to fee simple privately owned land. Tenancies on Colorado River Indian Reservation trust land are governed by Colorado River Indian Tribes law and the tribal court system. Confirm land status before taking any tenancy action.
5-Day Nonpayment Notice (A.R.S. § 33-1368)
For fee simple land tenancies: when rent is unpaid, serve a written 5-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate. State the property address, exact amount owed, and 5-day deadline. Tenant pays within 5 days: tenancy continues. If not, file in La Paz County Justice Court in Parker. Personal delivery or posting starts the clock immediately; certified mail adds 5 days.
RV Park & Mobile Home Park Tenancies
La Paz County’s dominant seasonal rental activity is RV park occupancy — Quartzsite alone has dozens of RV parks that accommodate hundreds of thousands of snowbirds each winter. RV park tenancies are NOT governed by the ARLTA; they are governed by the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which has different notice periods, different eviction procedures, and different tenant rights. If you operate an RV park in La Paz County, consult the Mobile Home Parks Act — not this page — for applicable procedures.
Parker — Colorado River Indian Tribes
Parker is adjacent to and economically integrated with the Colorado River Indian Reservation. The Colorado River Indian Tribes operate Blue Water Casino, tribal government operations, and tribal enterprises that employ significant numbers of tribal and non-tribal workers. Tribal employees and their families are a stable tenant segment in Parker’s private rental market. Verify whether your property is on fee simple land or reservation trust land before any tenancy action. Non-tribal private landlords renting to tribal employees operate under the ARLTA as long as the property is on fee simple land.
Quartzsite — Year-Round vs. Seasonal
Quartzsite’s handful of year-round residential tenants live in a community that swells to 100x its normal size each winter. The private ARLTA rental market in Quartzsite is tiny — most housing is RV park-based. For the rare year-round residential tenancy in Quartzsite, the ARLTA applies fully. For seasonal RV park occupancy (the dominant form), the Mobile Home Parks Act applies. Confirm tenancy type and applicable statute before any action.
No Rent Control — No Good-Cause Eviction
Arizona’s state preemption (A.R.S. § 33-1329) prohibits rent control on fee simple land in La Paz County. Month-to-month ARLTA tenancies may be terminated with 30 days’ written notice. Fixed-term leases expire by their terms.
Security Deposit Rules (A.R.S. § 33-1321)
Maximum 1.5 months’ rent (ARLTA tenancies). Return with itemized statement within 14 business days after vacating. Wrongful withholding: 2x the amount plus attorney’s fees. Document all property conditions at move-in including AC systems and any outdoor features given the extreme desert heat.
Self-Help Eviction Prohibited (A.R.S. § 33-1367)
For ARLTA tenancies: changing locks, removing belongings, or cutting utilities without a court order is prohibited. Only a La Paz County constable executing a Justice Court-issued Writ of Restitution may lawfully remove a tenant.
Arizona has one of the fastest eviction timelines in the country. Tenant must pay full rent owed within 5 days or face immediate filing. Special detainer actions have expedited hearings.
Serve the required notice based on the eviction reason (nonpayment or lease violation).
Wait for the notice period to expire. If tenant cures the issue (where allowed), the process stops.
File an eviction case with the Justice Court. Pay the filing fee (~$35-75).
Tenant is served with a summons and has the opportunity to respond.
Attend the court hearing and present your case.
If you prevail, obtain a writ of possession from the court.
Law enforcement executes the writ and removes the tenant if necessary.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Arizona eviction laws and does not constitute legal advice.
Eviction procedures can vary by county and may change over time. Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements or tenant protections.
For specific legal guidance, consult a qualified Arizona attorney or local legal aid organization.
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🏘️ Communities & Screening Tips
Parker (CRIT casino; county employees; river community): Confirm property land status (fee simple vs. tribal) before any tenancy action. Screen for verified CRIT government or casino employment, county government, or healthcare work. Small stable market. Colorado River waterfront properties command modest premium. Document AC systems at move-in given extreme summer heat.
Quartzsite (RV dominant; tiny year-round residential): Most Quartzsite rental activity is RV park-based, governed by the Mobile Home Parks Act rather than the ARLTA. The handful of year-round ARLTA residential tenants are local workers and long-term residents. Confirm tenancy type and applicable statute before any action.
Salome, Bouse & rural La Paz County: Very small rural markets. Screen carefully for verified income. Well and septic documentation essential for rural properties. Extreme desert heat makes AC a habitability necessity year-round in this county.
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La Paz County Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law: Quartzsite, Parker, and Renting in Arizona’s Most Seasonal County
La Paz County presents the most extreme version of Arizona’s seasonal rental phenomenon. While Yuma and Mohave counties also have significant snowbird populations, La Paz County’s ratio of seasonal visitors to year-round residents is so extreme that it strains the normal vocabulary of rental market analysis. Quartzsite’s year-round population of approximately 3,600 is overwhelmed by an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 snowbirds and RV travelers who descend on the area each winter for the rock and gem shows and the simple pleasure of the warm desert winter. Parker, the county seat on the Colorado River, is more balanced — a genuine year-round community with tribal and county government anchoring its economy — but even Parker sees its population expand significantly each winter with Colorado River recreation visitors.
The critical legal distinction for La Paz County landlords is the one between ARLTA tenancies and Mobile Home Parks Act tenancies. Most of the county’s seasonal population is housed in RV parks governed by the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — a separate statute with its own notice periods, procedures, and tenant rights that is distinct from the ARLTA that governs standard residential tenancies. A landlord who applies ARLTA procedures to an RV park tenancy — or vice versa — risks dismissal for applying the wrong legal framework. The threshold question for any La Paz County tenancy dispute is always: which statute governs this specific tenancy type?
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Residential evictions in La Paz County (ARLTA tenancies on fee simple land) are filed in La Paz County Justice Court, 1316 Kofa Avenue, Parker, AZ 85344, (928) 669-6118. Arizona’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. Title 33, Chapter 10) governs residential tenancies on fee simple land only. Colorado River Indian Reservation land: tribal jurisdiction applies. RV park tenancies: governed by the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Nonpayment: 5-day written notice. Month-to-month termination: 30-day written notice, no cause required. Security deposit cap: 1.5 months’ rent; return deadline: 14 business days. No rent control on fee simple land (A.R.S. § 33-1329). Self-help eviction prohibited (A.R.S. § 33-1367). Consult a licensed Arizona attorney for specific legal guidance. Last updated: March 2026.
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Residential evictions (ARLTA, fee simple land only) are filed in La Paz County Justice Court, 1316 Kofa Avenue, Parker, AZ 85344, (928) 669-6118. ARLTA applies to fee simple land only. Colorado River Indian Reservation land: tribal court jurisdiction. RV park tenancies: Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Nonpayment: 5-day written notice. Month-to-month termination: 30 days. Security deposit cap: 1.5 months’ rent; return: 14 business days. No rent control on fee simple land (A.R.S. § 33-1329). Self-help eviction prohibited (A.R.S. § 33-1367). Consult a licensed Arizona attorney for specific guidance. Last updated: March 2026.
