landlord tenant act; application fees

HB 2243 requires landlords in Arizona to clearly disclose the purpose and amount of rental application fees to prospective tenants before charging them. Landlords must provide written details about fee use, screening methods, and automatic denial criteria, and cannot charge different fees for similar units or retain fees exceeding actual processing costs. If a fee is overcharged, landlords must refund the difference within 14 days and provide a receipt. Violations could result in triple damages plus legal fees for tenants. The bill directly affects landlords and renters in Arizona rental housing.