An Arizona standard 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.
To ensure compliance with state and federal laws, the lease agreement includes necessary disclosures, such as information regarding lead-based paint hazards.
Considerations on Lease Length
- Leases for terms exceeding one year must be in writing (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-101).
- 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 (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1314(D)).
- In Arizona, there are no limitations on the maximum duration of a lease outside of the rule against perpetuities (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-261).
- Oral leases cannot exceed one year in duration.
Security Deposit
- Maximum Amount ($): One and one-half month’s rent (§ 33-1321(A))
- Returning to Tenant: Within 14 days (§ 33-1321(D))
Rent Grace Period
There is a 5-day grace period before charging a late fee in Arizona.
There is no grace period in Arizona for residential properties, but landlords must wait at least five days after rent is late before charging a late fee. (§ 33-1414(A4))
Landlord Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Laws – Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Arizona Revised Statutes Title 33 Chapter 10).
- Handbook – Arizona Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
