Updated on November 3rd, 2022
An Arizona lease agreement is to establish a legal rental arrangement between a landlord/owner of residential or commercial property and a tenant. Regardless of the type of lease, terms and conditions will be set forth that will allow both parties to benefit from the agreement.
It is advisable that a property owner screen lease applicants prior to accepting them as lessees to ensure they rent to a responsible tenant. Once a landlord has accepted an individual (or business entity for commercial leases) for tenancy, the parties should look carefully over the agreement to ensure full understanding and approval.
Rental application – A form used by residential landlords to collect information and perform background checks on lease applicants in order to find a suitable tenant.
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Agreements: By Type (6)
Commercial Lease Agreement – This form is used to lease a commercial space to a tenant for business purposes, such as a hotel, restaurant, retail outlet, or industrial shop.
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Rent-to-Own Agreement (Lease Option) – This document is for a fixed-term tenancy with the tenant having the ability to buy the property once certain terms and conditions are met.
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Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – This agreement is used to rent residential property to a tenant who agrees to pay rent on a monthly basis with the option to terminate the agreement at any time with properly given notice.
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Roommate Agreement – A document used by two (2) or more roommates to establish rent division, household duties and other rules for living in the same rental unit.
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Standard (1-year) Lease Agreement – A residential lease agreement used to rent property to a tenant in exchange for monthly rent. This is a fixed-term lease and cannot be terminated without proper cause.
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Sublease Agreement – Tenants may use this agreement to sublet their residential living space to a subtenant with the landlord’s permission.
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Disclosures (9) |
Bedbug informational materials must be provided to all tenants.
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Any non-refundable fees or deposits must be disclosed in writing by the landlord; failure to do so implies that the fees/deposits are refundable.
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3) Landlord and Tenant Act Disclosure Tenant must be notified in writing that the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available on the Arizona DOH website.
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4) Lead-Based Paint Disclosure This is used to inform tenants that the property may have lead-based paint, but is only necessary if the property was constructed prior to 1978.
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On or before the tenant occupies the premises, the landlord must provide a copy of the lease, a move-in form, and written notification that the tenant may be present at the move-out inspection.
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Tenant must be provided in writing the name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of the property and all persons authorized to manage the premises and receives notices and demands.
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If the dwelling has a swimming pool, then this notice should be provided to all new tenants.
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The landlord may adjust the rent amount if a transaction privilege tax is levied on residential rent as long as thirty (30) days written notice is provided to the tenant.
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Landlords must disclose in writing if the tenants are on a shared utility meter and must specify the charges in the lease.
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Landlord-Tenant Laws
- Title 33, Chapter 3 – Landlord and Tenant
- Title 33, Chapter 10 – Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act – PDF Version (With additional pertinent statutes)
Landlord’s Access
General Access (§ 33-1343(D)) – Landlords must give tenants two (2) days’ notice before entering the premises for a non-emergency reason.
Emergency Access (§ 33-1343(C)) – A landlord may enter the premises without notice in case of an emergency.
Rent
Grace Period – No statute.
Maximum Fees ($) – No statute.
Rent Increase Notice – No statute.
Security Deposits
Maximum Amount ($) (§ 33-1321(A)) – The maximum security deposit amount that can be charged to a tenant is the equivalent of one and a half (1.5) month’s rent.
Returning to Tenant (§ 33-1321(D)) – The landlord has fourteen (14) business days to return the security deposit to a tenant.
Interest Required? – No statute.
Separate Bank Account? – No statute.