In NYC I know of a reprehensible individual who lived in the city rent-free for almost 10 years. His strategy: move in, never pay rent and pay a lawyer 5% of two year's rent to fight his eviction for years.
It can take up to three years in NYC to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent.
Ruben Diaz and Maria Hernandez....wonder how many are illegal aliens?
Not in Arizona, we have the most owner friendly laws. I can have a renter out on the street in just 15 days.