Arizona Landlord Required Disclosures: What You Must Tell Tenants

Arizona law mandates a very specific set of disclosures that landlords must provide to tenants before they move in. Failing to provide these disclosures violates the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA) and can give tenants grounds to break their lease or seek damages.

Official Law Citation: The rules and regulations outlined on this page are strictly configured under the official Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq.)미리보기를 사용할 수 없습니다.

Required Disclosures Summary

1. Agent and Owner Identity

Under A.R.S. § 33-1322, landlords must disclose in writing:

• The name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises.
• The name and address of the property owner (or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner for receiving service of process and notices).

This information must be kept current throughout the tenancy.

2. ARLTA Availability

Arizona landlords must inform tenants in writing that the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available on the Arizona Department of Housing's website. This disclosure is mandatory and is usually included directly within the lease agreement text.

3. Move-in Inspection Form

To protect both parties regarding the security deposit, A.R.S. § 33-1321(C) requires the landlord to furnish the tenant with a move-in inspection form. The tenant uses this form to specify any existing damages to the dwelling unit prior to taking occupancy. The law also requires landlords to give the tenant written notification that they may be present at the move-out inspection.

4. Bed Bug Information

Under A.R.S. § 33-1319, landlords must provide tenants with existing educational materials about bed bugs. This applies to single-family housing as well as multi-unit buildings. Included in the law:

• Landlords cannot rent a property to a prospective tenant if the landlord knows there is a current bed bug infestation.
• Tenants cannot knowingly move materials that are infested with bed bugs into a dwelling unit.

5. Pool Safety Notice

If the rental property has a swimming pool, Arizona law requires the landlord to provide a pool safety notice. This notice informs tenants about basic pool safety rules and the tenant's responsibilities, particularly regarding children and ensuring pool enclosures meet state and local safety standards.

6. Shared Utilities Disclosure

If a landlord uses a sub-metering system or a ratio utility billing system (RUBS) to allocate utility costs among multiple units, A.R.S. § 33-1314.01 mandates explicit disclosure. The lease agreement must state:

• That the tenant will be billed by the landlord for utilities.
• The specific method used to calculate the tenant's share.
• Any administrative fees the landlord charges for processing the utility bills.

7. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Federal)

For any property built before 1978, federal law mandates that landlords:

1. Disclose known lead-based paint or hazards.
2. Provide the EPA-approved pamphlet: "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home."
3. Include a lead disclosure form in the lease agreement.

Best Practices for Landlords

1. Bundle into an addendum package - Keep the Bed Bug, ARLTA, and Pool Safety disclosures bundled together in a standard required addendum package that tenants sign alongside the master lease.
2. Hold tenants accountable to the checklist - Provide the move-in inspection form on day one, and set a hard deadline (e.g., 5 days) for the tenant to return it signed.
3. Keep digital records - Use a property management tool to keep countersigned copies of all disclosures tied to the tenant's legal file.

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