Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Arizona's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provides a comprehensive framework for rental relationships, with specific requirements for security deposits, property maintenance, and lease terminations. The law balances landlord and tenant rights while emphasizing habitability standards.
Security Deposit
Limit: 1.5 months' rent for security deposit.
Return Period: 14 business days after tenant vacates. Must include itemized statement of any deductions.
Rent Increases
30 days notice required for month-to-month tenancies. Must follow lease terms for fixed-term leases.
Entry Notice
48 hours notice required for non-emergency entry. Notice can be written or verbal.
Key Statutes
- Arizona Revised Statutes §33-1321 - Security Deposits
- Arizona Revised Statutes §33-1324 - Landlord
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- Arizona Revised Statutes §33-1375 - Termination of Tenancy
Common Issues
- Not returning deposits within 14 business days
- Failure to provide itemized deductions
- Entering without 48-hour notice
- Not maintaining air conditioning (considered essential in Arizona)
- Improper eviction procedures