Unsafe conditions may include lack of heat and air conditioning (A.R.S. §33-1364), infestation of pests, or non-working appliances (A.R.S. §33-1324), among others.
The Homeowners Association Dispute Process is administered by the Arizona Department of Real Estate, which has the statutory jurisdiction to hear issues between residents and homeowner or inium associations.
Inadequate sanitation, ventilation or space requirements, including the following: (a) Lack of or inadequate water closets, lavatories, bathtubs or showers. (b) Lack of a required kitchen sink or a kitchen sink that does not comply with the building code of the city or town in which the property is located.
Although the definition of a habitable dwelling varies from state to state, all agree that basic services (adequate heat, hot water, and plumbing) as well as a sound structure that does not pose unreasonable safety risks are required in every rental . Tenants have various remedies when premises become substandard.
A. § 33-1324. All electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances must be maintained in good and safe working order and condition.
For most violations, you must give your landlord a written notice stating they have 10 days to make the repair. If the problem threatens your health or safety, you only need to give the landlord 5 days to make the repair.
Thus, short-term rentals are legal in any neighborhood within the state. Any time period restriction must be in the CC&Rs. If your CC&Rs do not include a time period restriction and simply allow rentals, your HOA cannot prohibit short term rentals.