Arizona Landlord Tenant Law intends to protect the rights of tenants and landlords equally. This law stipulates that both parties have certain rights and duties.
The landlord cannot discriminate against a prospective tenant because of gender, religion, race or disability. If there is a reasonable basis for the refusal (for example, if the area is restricted to adults, the landlord can turn away families with children). If the refusal is based on race, color, gender, religion or disability, then it is invalid. If the tenant breaks the lease agreement, the landlord may serve a notice giving the explanation why the lease was broken and giving the tenant 10 days to remedy the violation. If the tenant fails to give rent on time, the landlord may collect the unsettled amount as mentioned in the lease Two days' advance notice must be given to the tenant before entering the apartment or home, unless it is an urgent situation. All appliances must be operational. The landlord is not allowed to detain the tenant's property as a replacement for rent or due payments. The landlord must maintain the property, keep it clean, provide running hot water and air-conditioning/heating and ensure all appliances are working properly.
The tenant is duty-bound to maintain cleanliness of the unit, use appliances with care, not disturb neighbors or damage property. The tenant must truthfully disclose information about income, employment, criminal history and pets. The tenant can get the security deposit back within 14 days of moving out, unless there is something due to the landlord |