In Arizona, there are a number of different Acts that govern the landlord tenant relationship. The Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ARLTA) is the law that generally governs residential tenancies. You can obtain a free copy of ARLTA by visiting the Arizona Department of Housing website.

Content provided can also be found at AZCourts.gov/eviction.

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Rights and obligations of the landlord
Rights and obligations of the tenant
Who is covered and who is not
- For example, individuals residing in a dorm are not covered
Definition of words
- For example, “landlord,” “tenant,” and “good faith”
Terms in the lease
How utilities can be charged
Terms that are prohibited
- For example, prohibition on calling the police
Provisions for victims of domestic violence
What kind of notice a landlord can give and how a tenant can fix a breach
What type of notice the tenant can give a landlord and how the landlord can fix a breach
How to legally end a month to month lease
What happens to the property of the tenant after moving out
Eviction actions

Helpful Resources

AZCourts.gov/eviction

AZ Dept. of Housing

Short Term Crisis Services Program

Landlord & Tenant Act

Legal Aid Resources

azcourts.gov/eviction

ARLTA

Arizona Civil Legal Needs Community Survey

Encuesta de Necesidades Legales Civiles de Arizona

Content provided can also be found at AZCourts.gov/eviction.

1. ARLTA Includes Information About...

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