Arizona rental agreements allow a landlord and tenant to create a contract for the leasing of residential and commercial property. Once a verbal agreement is reached, the tenant will commonly undergo a credit screening through a rental application. Once approved, an agreement is written and signed by the parties. Payment of 1st month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a security deposit is commonly due after the agreement has been completed.
Laws – ARS Title 33, Chapter 10 (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
An Arizona residential lease agreement is a contract that allows a landlord to rent property to a tenant for payment that is usually due on the 1st of every month. The landlord has the right to perform a credit and background check of each potential lessee through the use of a rental application. This is common practice, especially for higher-end property, and the tenant will…
An Arizona month-to-month lease agreement, also known as a “tenancy at will”, is a written contract between a tenant and landlord where there is no end date. The lease continues until, in accordance with § 33-1375, the landlord or tenant provides at least thirty (30) days’ notice of terminating or modifying the lease. The landlord may also use the same time-frame to increase rent on…
An Arizona move in/move out checklist allows a tenant and landlord to protect themselves by stating what damages may have occurred during the time the tenant was occupying the property. It is recommended that both parties make a thorough list of all damages at the beginning of the lease term and proceed once again at the end of the lease to see what damages (if…
The Arizona rental application form can be completed by a prospective tenant to check their credit prior to renting property. This is recommended to verify the tenant’s job, credit, and rental history to ensure they are credible. A fee may be charged for providing this service and it is a good idea for the landlord to get back to the tenant as soon as possible…
An Arizona commercial lease agreement allows a landlord to rent property (retail, office, or industrial) to a qualified tenant. The agreement details the rental amount and who is expected to pay for the property expenses such as CAMs (Common Area Maintenance), taxes, and insurance. After negotiating the monthly payment, the parties must decide on the term or length of the agreement. The lessee will only…
An Arizona roommate agreement provides a reliable framework of the various terms roommates should have on paper in order to co-exist in a residence. There may be many reasons for two or more people to enter a roommate situation ranging from the college student who wishes to save a little rent to a matter of convenience for someone who must often travel for their job….
An Arizona sublease agreement is typically used in the university or urban areas of Arizona where a tenant is likely to be leasing property that they are already renting from a landlord. It is a good idea to check the original lease before doing this as most do not allow subleasing and, at the very least, the landlord must be aware of the arrangement (and…
