landlord tenant; applications; fees; disclosures.

SB 1179 limits rental application fees and requires clearer fee disclosures for Arizona landlords. It prohibits landlords from charging for background checks if tenants provide their own credit reports, caps application fees to actual costs (banning separate fees for screening), and restricts applicants to one application per year. Landlords must also disclose all rent and mandatory fees (like trash or smart device upgrades) upfront in the lease agreement and all advertising, including websites. This bill directly affects Arizona landlords and tenants by reducing unexpected costs and increasing transparency in rental transactions.