Foreclosures of mortgaged properties are always judicial. Learn how the Arizona foreclosure process works, including preforeclosure steps, state foreclosure laws, and homeowner rights.â–« Describe each party's interest in the real property. â–« Describe the mortgage or deed of trust and the secured indebtedness. First priority deeds of trust are superior to HOA liens under Arizona law. The Deed of Trust is the primary security document used in Arizona. There are many similarities between the Deed of Trust and the Mortgage. In Arizona, lenders may foreclose on deeds of trusts or mortgages in default using either a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process. The non-judicial foreclosure process starts when the trustee records a Notice of Trustee's Sale in the county where the property is located. The beneficiary or trustee shall constitute the proper and complete party plaintiff in any action to foreclose a deed of trust.