You have no claim against the landlord. Your claim is against your friend.

Signed lease agreement with roommate in AZ. He moved back without notice to CA. If file small claims do I file in AZ or CA?

File in Az. Serve him in California

How can we evict a renter that promises to pay, then ignores our phone calls?

Don't accept anything in May except for the full amount owed. On the day his May rent is late, give him a written five day notice.

What can I do? Theft?

There is a civil action you can bring in small claims. But I would start with the police.

In Arizona, Can A Suit Be Filed Against A Party In Small Claims Court Based Solely On A Previous Judgment?

If you have a signed judgment, you can enforce like any other judgment -- garnishment, attachment, etc. See a collection lawyer.

I agree with Mr. Poulos. However, my experience has been that the Dept of Real Estate tends to protect its own. There is probably language in...

I received a Subpoena in the mail,

I agree with Charles. A lawyer may give you a basis for a motion to quash, although the fact that the party is a friend won't do it. In any...

If I make complaint to authorities about a party who has a op on me is it considered third party contact under the op or AZ law?

Yes, strange. If the threats are directed at you as well as the other person, you can get your order of protection. The police will need to act...

Office is asking for court fees $130, even after I paid my rent.

Is there a judgment ordering you to pay court fees? If so, you owe them. If not, and the lease does not address it, I don't see why you would owe.

Rented a house, no renters insurance... House burned down... Do we have a leg to stand on?

You gave them notice and the water heater is the landlord's responsibility. So based just on what you have told us, you are in a pretty good...