Arizona Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Bed Bug Disclosure – If there are any known bed bug infestations, the landlord must alert the tenant before the standard lease agreement is signed. (A.R.S. § 33-1319)

Landlord Contact Details – Contact information for the landlord, owner, or the owner’s manager must be given before the lease starts. (A.R.S. § 33-1322(B))

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – For properties built before January 1, 1978, the landlord must provide informational pamphlets on the dangers of lead-based paint and how to mitigate and identify exposure.

Marijuana Use Policy – If there are any restrictions regarding weed use, growing, or possession on the premises, landlords must alert the tenant. (A.R.S. § 36-2813(C))

Move-In / Move-Out Checklist – The landlord must provide a checklist outlining the condition of the property prior to moving in to help prevent disputes over damages and the security deposit when the lease ends. (A.R.S. § 33-1321(C))

Non-Fundable Fees – The landlord must disclose any non-fundable fees charged to the tenant, excluding the security deposit. (A.R.S. § 33-1321(B))

Pool Safety Notice – If there are swimming pools on the rental premises, the landlord must provide pool safety measures or regulations. (A.R.S. § 36-1681)

Rent Increases Due to Taxes – With 30 days’ notice, landlords can increase rent equal to the difference in the property tax increase. (A.R.S. § 33-1314(E))

Shared Utilities – The landlord must disclose the calculation method of billing a tenant for shared utilities. Landlords are allowed to charge administrative fees associated with calculating and paying the utilities. (A.R.S. § 33-1314.01)

Copy of the Landlord-Tenant Act – At or before the lease starts, the landlord must notify the tenant in writing that they have access to the state’s Landlord-Tenant Act through the Arizona Department of Housing’s website. (A.R.S. § 33-1322(B))

There is no rent grace period in Arizona.

Maximum Amount – Landlords cannot charge more than 1.5 month’s rent. (A.R.S. § 33-1321(A))

Returning –  Landlords have 14 days (excluding weekends or legal holidays) to return the security deposit to the tenant. (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D))

• Deductions – Landlords must provide an itemized list for any deductions and mail to the tenant by first class mail. Tenants have 60 days to dispute. (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D))
• Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – Landlords must use the tenant’s last known place of residence. (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D))