residential rental property; definition

HB 2590 amends Arizona law to clarify key definitions related to residential rental properties. It defines "residential rental property" as property leased for residential use or rented to lodgers for less than 30 days, excluding the mobile home itself in mobile home parks if owned by the tenant (not the space owner). The bill also defines "slum property" by specific hazardous conditions like structural damage, lack of water/sanitation, or dangerous waste accumulation. This bill directly affects landlords, tenants, and property managers by establishing clear terms for enforcement and regulation. As a definitional bill, it does not create new requirements but provides precise language for future legal or regulatory actions.