A Tucson lease agreement defines the terms, conditions, and obligations governing property rental within the area. This document outlines durations, payment schedules, maintenance responsibilities, and procedures for dispute resolution and protects all parties involved in the rental arrangement.
Tucson Lease Requirements
In Tucson, landlords must comply with the regulations set forth in the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Title 33, Chapter 10). Nevertheless, here are some additional considerations:
Housing Discrimination
The Tucson City Council has passed a measure prohibiting discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income. Consequently, landlords can no longer reject potential renters solely because they use Section 8 housing vouchers or other forms of rental assistance (Tucson Municipal Code Sec. 17-52).
Optional Lease Disclosures and Addendums
While optional, landlords may include specific disclosures and addendums in leases to define tenant responsibilities and minimize liability:
- Crime and drug-free addendum: Given the increased crime rate in Tucson, landlords are advised to include an addendum in their leases explicitly prohibiting any criminal or drug-related activities on or near the property.
- Fire safety disclosure: Considering the state’s high wildfire risk, landlords should add a fire safety disclosure to the lease, including details on smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, fire safety systems, alarms, and evacuation procedures.
- Parking rules addendum: Since Tucson’s nature is that of a predominantly car-oriented city, landlords may find it beneficial to delineate the building’s parking regulations. This should include details on assigned parking spaces, street parking regulations, and any prohibited uses of the parking area.
