Arizona Judicial Branch

Landlord's Obligations

If you rent a house or an apartment in Arizona, the law that applies to you is called the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ARLTA). This law lists all of the obligations a landlord has. If the landlord is not complying with one or more of these obligations, the tenant has remedies. But the tenant should not just stop paying the rent unless the tenant first follows all the steps the law says must be taken. It is important to know what ARLTA says so landlords and tenants know how to proceed.
The information below may be helpful to landlords and tenants but is not a substitute for legal advice. A.R.S. means Arizona Revised Statutes and RPEA means Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions.

			1 THE LANDLORD IS REQUIRED TO...
			Give the tenant a copy of the lease. A.R.S. § 33-1322(E). Tell the tenant which utilities will be provided. A.R.S. § 33-1364(B). Provide a move-in inspection form. A.R.S. § 33-1321(C). Notify the tenant where to find a copy of ARLTA. A.R.S. § 33-1322(B). Tell the tenant the name and address of person authorized to receive service. A.R.S. § 33-1322(A). This information is usually in the lease. Don’t confuse the realtor or manager with the landlord. Collect rental taxes, if applicable. A.R.S. § 33-1314(E). Deliver the unit when the lease starts. A.R.S. § 33-1323.
			2 THE LANDLORD MUST MAINTAIN FIT PREMISES AND...
			Make all repairs to keep the property fit and habitable. Keep the common areas clean and safe. Maintain all services and appliances in good and safe working order. Provide and maintain trash receptacles. Even though the tenant pays for it, the landlord must supply a properly working water heater and cooling/heating system.
			3 ACCESS
			The landlord cannot just come into the property. He or she must give tenant 2 days’ notice in writing before going in (unless there is an emergency or tenant requests a repair). A.R.S. § 33-1343.
			4 SECURITY DEPOSIT
			The landlord must properly deal with security deposits but not until the end of lease. A.R.S. § 33-1321.

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