Free Arizona Residential Lease/Rental Agreement

Use our Arizona Lease Agreement to rent out your residential property.

Updated November 5, 2020 | Legally reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

Federal law mandates all Rental and Lease Agreements incorporate the following elements:

The identifying information of both parties,
The address and legal description of the property,
Whether pets are allowed and any pet conditions,
Disclosures and information about safety hazards or health risks,
Rent details, such as the amount due, the amount of the security deposit, and the payment methods accepted.

States do retain autonomy from the federal government and will often differ in various aspects of the rental and leasing process. It is important to become familiar with the specific leasing requirements in Arizona. Understanding the differences will allow you to create a comprehensive and thorough lease agreement, saving you the hassle and legal and financial issues in the future.

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Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Sample
Arizona Landlord and Tenant Laws

1. Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Sample

The sample lease agreement below describes a contract between “Landlord” Kevin Lee and “Tenant” Olivia Graham. She agrees to rent a duplex in Columbia for $1,000 per month for a fixed term. The tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services for the Premises. This is a good example of what provisions a simple lease agreement might contain, and how one should look in its final form.

2. Arizona Landlord and Tenant Laws

Arizona imposes specific and distinct requirements for landlords and tenants when executing a Lease or Rental Agreement. For example, Arizona Statute provides for the following:

Security Deposit

Arizona landlords may request up to one and one-half month’s rent for a security deposit, along with prepaid rent. Tenants may still voluntarily pay more than one and one-half month’s rent in advance. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-1321(A))

Landlord Right of Entry

Arizona landlords are required to provide tenants with two days’ notice before entering the premises. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-1343(D))
Landlords have no other right of access to the premises except by court order. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-1343(E))

Additionally, Arizona law requires:

Holdover Tenants

If an Arizona tenant remains in possession of the premises after the termination or expiration of the lease, and without the landlord’s consent, a landlord may bring an action to repossess the premises and recover up to two months’ rent or twice the actual damages sustained. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-1375(C))

Additional Documents

Abandoned Personal Property Notice

Five (5) days following a written declaration of abandonment by the landlord, a tenant’s abandoned personal property may be stored for at least 14 days before donating or selling the property. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33-1370(E))

Bed Bug Addendum

Landlords shall provide tenants with educational bedbug materials and must not enter into a lease agreement with a tenant if they know of a current bedbug infestation. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33-1319)

Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards

All Arizona landlords of any building constructed before 1978 must notify all tenants of the potential existence of lead-based hazards. (Title 42 U.S. Code § 4852(d))

Notice of Foreclosure

If a rental agreement is entered into after a foreclosure action has begun on the property, the landlord must notify the tenant in writing. If a foreclosure actions begins on the property after a rental agreement has been entered into, the landlord must notify the tenant in writing within five (5) business days. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33-1331)

Pass-Through Tax Notice

A landlord seeking to adjust the amount of rent due in response to a local government changing the transaction privilege tax on residential rent, must provide thirty days written notice to the tenant. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann § 33-1314)

Residential Landlord-Tenant Act

Before entering into a rental agreement, the landlord must inform the tenant where they can learn more about the Arizona Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33-1322)

Security Deposit Notice

Landlords must return tenant security deposits within 14 days of termination along with an itemized list of all damage deductions. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-1321(D))

Shared Utilities Notice

A landlord must notify a tenant if any utilities are shared, and provide information on how those shared utility charges are calculated. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann § 33-1314.01)