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Rental Application – Future tenants should fill out this form before signing the agreement in order for landlords to verify the tenants employment to make sure they align with the tenants financial claims.
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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
- Abandoned Property
Security Deposit Laws
Summary: Security deposits that landlords can requests from tenants cannot be more than one-half (1.5) of the monthly rent amount.[1]
- 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: The negotiated lease termination terms must be outlined in the agreement.[2]
- 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:
- 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.[3]
Habitability Standards: Health and Safety Codes
Summary: Both the landlord and tenants are responsible for keeping the rental property clean and dispose of any waste properly.[4]
Landlord Entry Notices
Summary: A minimum of forty-eight (48) hours’ notice for non-emergency inspections or maintenance.[5]
Rent Increase Laws
Summary: 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.[6]
- In Arizona, property managers often charge a lease renewal fee when tenants renew their lease every 12-months.
Notice of Lease Expiration
Summary: 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.[7]
Abandoned Property in Arizona
Summary: 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.[8]
Required Disclosure Forms
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the unit was built before 1978, the Tenant must sign this disclosure form.
- Bed Bug Acknowledgment – The Tenant confirms receiving information on bed bugs.[9]
- Non-Refundable Fees – Fees are non-refundable unless stated otherwise in the written lease agreement.[10]
- Landlord-Tenant Act – The Tenant confirms receiving the latest version of the Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act.[11]
- Move-In/Move-Out Inspection – The Landlord will provide a signed lease, move-in form for damages, and info about attending the move-out inspection, except in cases of eviction with any safety concerns.[12]
- Manager/Owner Information – The Landlord must provide details on the property manager and authorized persons for legal notices.[13]
- Pool Safety – If there’s a pool, the Landlord must provide safety guidelines from the Arizona Department of Health Services.[14]
- Shared Utility Billing – The billing method must be disclosed if the utilities are shares.[15]
- Foreclosure Notice – In the event that the rental property is in foreclosure, the Tenant must be notified.[16]
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