Arizona Apartment Rules

Uninhabitable conditions can include dangerous ones, such as holes in the floor, unsafe or exposed wiring, or non-working air conditioning in dangerously hot summer months. Gross infestations of roaches, fleas or other pests are also uninhabitable conditions.

In Arizona, the landlord is free to charge any rent price agreed upon by the parties because there is no rent control or limit required by the state.While there are no legal requirements for how rent is to be paid, the landlord may request the tenant pay one and one half of first month's rent prior to move in.

If the structure is unstable or there is a severe problem with damp in the property, it may be deemed uninhabitable.If the layout is unsafe, if there isn't enough natural light, or if there is not enough ventilation, the problem may be uninhabitable.

In most states, a landlord must give tenants notice at least 30 days before they'll enforce a rent increase. However, in other states like California, the notice can increase to 60 days' notice if the increase is more than 10% of the current rent rate.

In most states, if the landlord fails to fix a serious problem that makes the rental unit uninhabitablesuch as holes or leaks in the walls, unsafe floorboards, or no waste disposaltenant options include:suing the landlord for the difference between the monthly rent and the value of the unit with defects, or.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call (602) 771-1000.

What is the Law? In California, there is no legal definition for unsafe living conditions. Generally, the rule of thumb is that if your living environment affects your health or safety, then it can be considered an unsafe living condition.

How much can a landlord raise your rent with a new lease or new rental? There is effectively no limit on rental increases, as this authority is preempted by the state under A.R.S. § 33-1329.