An Arizona standard residential lease agreement establishes the terms and conditions between a landlord and a tenant for the rental of a residential property. Termination clauses are integral to the lease, specifying the circumstances under which either party can end the agreement. This includes the required notice period and any associated fees for early termination by the tenant.
Lease Length Considerations
- Leases for terms exceeding one year must be in writing. [1]
- If the rental agreement does not specify a set duration, the tenancy will be on a week-to-week basis for renters who pay weekly rent, and for all other cases, it will default to month-to-month. [2]
- In Arizona, there are no limitations on the maximum duration of a lease outside of the rule against perpetuities. [3]
- Oral leases cannot exceed one year in duration.
Required Disclosures
- Lead-based paint disclosure.
- Pass-through tax notice.
- Security deposit notice.
- Bed bug disclosure.
- Notice of foreclosure.
- Shared utilities disclosure.
- Notice of abandoned personal property.
- Move-in/move-out condition checklist.
- Pool safety notice.
- Owner and property manager identification.
- Stating non-refundable fees.
- Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.
You can read more about the required disclosures on our Arizona lease agreement page.
Security Deposit
- Maximum Amount ($): One and one-half month’s rent. [4]
- Returning to Tenant: Within 14 days.
Rent Payment
- Grace Period: Five days. [5]
- Maximum Late Fee: Less than $5 per day for rent payments more than five days late.
- NSF Fee: $25 for a bounced check. [6]
Landlord Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Laws – Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Arizona Revised Statutes Title 33 Chapter 10).
- Handbook – Arizona Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
