Arizona

Arizona Landlord Tenant Key Rules

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Security Deposit

TOPIC	RULE
Security Deposit Maximum:	1.5x monthly rent Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1414(c)
Security Deposit Interest:	No statute
Separate Security Deposit Bank Account:	No statute
Non-refundable fees:	Must be stated in writing. Any fee not mentioned as non-refundable is refundable. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(a)
Pet Deposits and Additional Fees:	No statute
Deadline for Returning Security Deposit:	Within 14 days of the termination of tenancy excluding weekends and legal holidays. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(d)
Permitted Uses of the Deposit:	May be used for provisions detailed in the property management agreement. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(g)
Security Deposit can be Withheld:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(d)
Require Written Description/Itemized List of Damages and Charges:	Yes required within 14 days of tenancy termination. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(d)
Receipt of Security Deposit:	No statute
Record Keeping of Deposit Withholdings:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(d)
Failure to Comply:	May entitle the tenant to recover property and 2x the amount withheld. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(e)

Lease, Rent & Fees:

TOPIC	RULE
Rent is Due:	At the beginning of any term of one month or less unless otherwise agreed by all parties. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1314(c)
Payment Methods:	No statute
Rent Increase Notice:	No statute
Late Fees:	$5 per day if rent is not paid by the sixth day from the due date. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1314(c)
Application Fees:	No statute
Prepaid Rent:	1.5x monthly rent maximum Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(a)
Returned Check Fees:	$25 + any fees charged by financial institution. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-6852
Tenant Allowed to Withhold Rent for Failure to Provide Essential Services (Water, Heat, etc.):	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1364
Tenant Allowed to Repair and Deduct Rent:	Yes. If landlord fails to comply within 10 days. Tenant needs to provide itemized statement and waiver of lien. Amount must not exceed $300 or half of the monthly rent, whichever is greater. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1363(a)
Self-Help Evictions:	Not allowed. Tenant may terminate rental and recover no more than two months’ rent or 2x the actual damages whichever is greater. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1367
Landlord Allowed to Recover Court and Attorney’s Fees:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341.01
Landlord Must Make a Reasonable Attempt to Mitigate Damages to Lessee, including an Attempt to Re-rent:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1370(c)

Notices and Entry:

TOPIC	RULE
Notice to Terminate Tenancy:	No statute for fixed-end date leases.
Notice to Terminate a Periodic Lease – Week-to-week:	10-day notice Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1375(a)
Notice to Terminate a Periodic Lease – Month-to-Month:	30-day notice Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1375(b)
Notice to Terminate Lease due to Sale of Property:	No statute
Notice of date/time of Move-Out Inspection:	On request by the tenant Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(c)
Notice of Termination for Nonpayment:	5-day notice to pay or quit required Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368(b)
Notice for Lease Violation:	10-day notice to remedy or quit required. If tenant’s noncompliance affects health & safety 5-day notice is ok. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368(a)
Required Notice before Entry:	2-day notice required. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343(d)
Entry Allowed with Notice for Maintenance and Repairs:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343(a)
Emergency Entry Allowed without Notice:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343(c)
Entry Allowed During Tenant’s Extended Absence:	If the tenant has abandoned or surrendered premises. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343(e)
Entry Allowed with Notice for Showing the Property:	Yes Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343(a)
Notice to Tenants for Pesticide Use:	A landlord may provide educational materials such as a description of measures to prevent and control bugs. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1319(a)(1)(a)
Lockouts Allowed:	No. Tenant may recover 2 months of rent or 2x actual damages whichever is greater. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1367
Utility Shut-offs Allowed:	No. Tenant may recover 2 months of rent or 2x actual damages whichever is greater. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1367
Electronic Notices Allowed:	No statute

Disclosures

• Name and Addresses: Landlord must disclose the name and address of the owner or the owner’s agent. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1322)
• Copy of the Lease: Tenant must receive a copy of the lease agreement. (Standard practice)
• Domestic Violence Situations: Tenants who are victims of domestic violence may terminate the lease with 30 days’ notice and documentation. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1318)

Duties

Landlord

• Compliance: Must comply with applicable building codes affecting health and safety. (A.R.S. § 33-1324)
• Repairs: Make all repairs to maintain the premises in a fit and habitable condition. (A.R.S. § 33-1324)
• Common Areas: Keep all common areas in a clean and safe condition. (A.R.S. § 33-1324)
• Maintenance: Maintain electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and appliances supplied by the landlord. (A.R.S. § 33-1324)
• Garbage: Provide and maintain garbage containers and arrange for removal. (A.R.S. § 33-1324)

Tenant’s Duties

• Cleanliness: Keep the dwelling unit as clean and safe as conditions permit. (A.R.S. § 33-1341)
• Trash: Dispose of garbage and waste cleanly and safely. (A.R.S. § 33-1341)
• Plumbing: Keep plumbing fixtures clean. (A.R.S. § 33-1341)
• Appliances: Use appliances and facilities reasonably. (A.R.S. § 33-1341)
• Damage: Do not damage the property or permit others to do so. (A.R.S. § 33-1341)
• Quiet Enjoyment: Avoid disturbing neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment. (A.R.S. § 33-1341)
• Subleasing: Prohibited unless allowed by the lease or landlord approval. 
• Retaliation: Landlord cannot retaliate for legal tenant actions like complaints or organizing. (A.R.S. § 33-1381)
• Lead Disclosure: Federal law requires disclosure of lead hazards in pre-1978 housing.