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TUCSON, Ariz. — Sam Levitz Furniture, a now-defunct retail entity, is confronting litigation initiated by a former landlord in Arizona following allegations of unpaid rent and abrupt closure violations.
The retailer, recognized as a Top 100 furniture enterprise, ceased operations in 2023 after 71 years in business. Prior to its closure, the company managed three Tucson-area locations, including an Ashley Furniture-branded store that shuttered in July 2023, with the remaining two stores closing in early October.
According to court documents, a consortium of property owners affiliated with Oro Valley Marketplace—the site of the former Ashley store—filed suit against Sam Levitz Furniture, asserting the retailer breached its lease agreement by vacating the premises without prior notification and failing to fulfill rental obligations. The lease, originally slated to expire in June 2036, reportedly required monthly payments approximating $60,000. The plaintiffs allege violations of contractual terms and personal guaranty agreements, with the litigation seeking financial compensation for damages.
Separately, local media outlets have reported complaints from multiple customers claiming unresolved refunds for undelivered furniture orders. While speculation regarding a potential class-action lawsuit has emerged, no formal legal action has been filed to date.
Since the closure, Sam Levitz Furniture has not publicly addressed the allegations, and representatives have not responded to inquiries from journalists. Regional news organizations have similarly received no official commentary on the matter.
