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Handwritten contracts are legally binding if they meet the necessary conditions that apply to all contracts: mutual agreement, capacity, consideration, and legal validity. There are no legal differences between typed and handwritten agreements when it comes to enforceability.

Answer: As a general rule, the answer is yes. Under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a verbal rental agreement concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit is just as enforceable as a written rental agreement (or lease) is (A.R.S. 33-1310(13)).

Once a lease is signed by both the tenant and the landlord, it becomes a legally binding contract. The terms of the lease for whatsoever reason should not be unilaterally changed by the landlord or property manager without the tenant's consent. Doing so would constitute a breach of the lease agreement.

Ing to Arizona law, a verbal contract is enforceable if it contains the following elements: 1. Offer and acceptance: The parties must have agreed on the terms of the agreement, including what each party will do.

In most cases, it is possible and easy to add someone to an existing lease if it's allowed by the landlord. However, the landlord will need to write a lease addendum or lease amendment to add new information to the lease that can protect all parties.

But the landlord can't just kick out the tenant, change the locks, or turn off the utilities. The landlord must follow all the steps the law says must be taken. And the tenant should not just stop paying the rent unless the tenant first follows all the steps the law says must be taken.

This is called a “self-help” measure, and it is unlawful (A.R.S. § 33-1367). A landlord must seek an eviction through the formal court process. However, before a landlord may go to court, the landlord first must provide the tenant with written notice (as described in the section above).

Tenants in Arizona have the right to ask for habitable housing, appliances in running condition (such as running water), and a safe environment.

Arizona is a landlord-friendly state, which is good news when you want to invest in properties without worrying about rent control and other strict provisions found in other states. There are laws that must be followed, however.