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What the Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Template covers?

This Arizona residential lease agreement template covers what landlords and tenants must know when renting property. The form includes following residential leasing laws:

Security Deposit Limits
Termination
Maintenance and Repairs
Habitability Standards
Landlord Entry
Rent Increases
Notice of Lease Expiration
Abandoned Property

Security Deposit Laws

Summary (ARS § 33-1321^[↗]): Security deposits that landlords can requests from tenants cannot be more than one-half (1.5) of the monthly rent amount.

14 Days to Return – Within fourteen (14) days after the move-out inspection.
Damages/Unpaid Rent – Landlords can deduct from the security deposit at the end of the lease.

Termination Notices

Summary (ARS § 33-1318^[↗]): The negotiated lease termination terms must be outlined in the lease agreement.

Landlord’s Ability to Terminate: Must be outlined in the rental agreement and there must be a notice of at least 30 days.
Tenant’s Ability to Terminate: In military service or domestic violence situations, the tenant can terminate the lease early with proper notice of at least 30 days and must give a copy of the court order or police report to the landlord.

Maintenance and Repairs by Landlords and Tenants

Summary (ARS § 33-1324^[↗]):

Landlords must comply with the local health and safety codes. Landlords must maintain and repair the property enough where the rental unit is habitable by making it safe and clean.
The landlord must maintain the electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning by keeping them working and safe.
Landlords must make sure all appliances (elevators, etc.) are safe to operate.

Habitability Standards: Health and Safety Codes

Summary (ARS § 33-1324^[↗]): Both the landlord and tenants are responsible for keeping the rental property clean and dispose of any waste properly.

Landlord Entry Notices

Summary (ARS § 33-1343^[↗]): A minimum of forty-eight (48) hours’ notice for non-emergency inspections or maintenance.

Rent Increase Laws

Summary (ARS § 33-1375^[↗]): Arizona does not mandate rent control laws. Landlords must follow month-to-month guidelines on increasing rents which states that a 30-day notice must be in place prior to the increased rent amount.

Notice of Lease Expiration

Summary (ARS § 33-1375^[↗]): Both parties (landlord and tenant) are required to give a minimum of 30-days notice in the event of a lease termination or change in the lease.

Abandoned Property in Arizona

Summary (ARS § 33-1370^[↗]): If the tenant decides to leave the property for a specific period of time, the landlord must contact the tenants and give them ample time to get any belongings left behind before getting rid of them.

12 Month Lease Fee Arizona

In Arizona, property managers often charge a lease renewal fee when tenants renew their lease every 12-months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Arizona have state income tax?

Answer (Arizona Department of Revenue^[↗]): Yes, for all Arizona residents full-year and part-year, the state income taxes are a flat 2.5% for 2023 which are filed in 2024.

Q. Is Arizona a community property state?

Answer (Arizona Marital Property Laws^[↗]): Yes, Arizona is a community property state which means all property that was purchased while married is considered owned by both parties in the marriage. If the parties divorce, the property will be divided equally.

Sample Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Template PDF

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