HB 2709 limits landlord fees and requires clearer rental disclosures in Arizona. Landlords cannot charge for background checks if renters provide their own credit reports, may not charge more than the actual screening cost, and cannot charge multiple application fees within a year. Landlords must provide written disclosures before tenancy, including all mandatory fees, rent amounts, due dates, and optional costs (like trash valet or smart device upgrades), and include these details in all rental ads and websites. This directly affects Arizona landlords and renters by reducing unexpected costs and increasing transparency in rental agreements.
HB 2561 appropriates $7 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to provide housing assistance to Arizonans aged 60 or older. The funds will be distributed by the Department of Economic Security to local area agencies on aging established under the federal Older Americans Act. This bill creates a dedicated funding stream for housing help (like rent or utility assistance) for seniors, intended to continue annually in future budgets. The appropriation is exempt from standard rules requiring annual re-approval, ensuring the funds remain available without needing yearly legislative action.
HB 2863 clarifies Arizona's eviction rules by setting specific timeframes for tenants to address lease violations: 5 days to pay overdue rent or fix health/safety issues, and 10 days for other breaches. It states that material falsification of rental application details - such as criminal history, income, or occupancy - cannot be corrected and leads directly to eviction. Landlords can seek compensation for damages, fees, and court costs from tenants who breach agreements, and must follow strict procedures for disconnecting utilities and handling tenant personal property after eviction. The bill directly affects all renters and landlords in Arizona by standardizing these eviction and property handling processes.
SB 1393 requires mobile home park residents to register their units with details like make, year, serial number, lien status, and owner information when renting. Landlords must notify owners or lienholders within 10 days if a unit is abandoned, and cannot remove a mobile home without written permission after inspecting it for occupants or remains. Tenants must provide written notice before removal, including details about who will restore the space, and non-licensed movers must pay a security deposit up to $2,500 to cover restoration costs. The bill directly affects mobile home residents, landlords, and park managers by clarifying removal procedures and financial responsibilities.
HB 2850 amends Arizona law to clarify procedures for mobile home abandonment and establish a relocation fund. It requires landlords to notify the legal owner or lienholder within 10 days if a mobile home is abandoned (defined as 30 days absent with unpaid rent or after eviction), giving them 7 days to pay outstanding rent/utilities before a sale can occur. The bill creates a "mobile home relocation fund" using fees from mobile home transactions to cover tenant relocation costs if parks change use, paying for insurance or direct payments when needed. Landlords must also notify lienholders about abandonment and potential sales, allowing lienholders to reclaim the mobile home by paying owed amounts. This directly affects mobile home park landlords, tenants, and lienholders in Arizona.
HB 2963 requires mandatory settlement conferences for certain Arizona eviction cases within five days of an eviction notice being served on the tenant. Landlords and tenants must attend, submit relevant documents (lease, rent notices, receipts), and the court will dismiss cases if landlords don't appear or enter default judgments if tenants don't attend. The bill updates Arizona Revised Statutes §12-1175 and §33-1368 to specify these procedures, including different notice periods for lease breaches (10 days for most issues, 5 days for health/safety concerns) and clarifying that certain tenant falsifications (like false occupancy or criminal records) are non-curable. This directly affects landlords and tenants in eviction proceedings by adding a required conference step before hearings.
HB 2490 prohibits landlords and "coordinators" (those selling algorithmic tools) from using algorithmic devices that process nonpublic competitor data to coordinate rental prices or terms for residential properties. It directly affects landlords managing five or more rental units (or coordinators serving them), banning tools that analyze competitors' historical prices, occupancy rates, or lease terms to set rents. The bill creates a legal presumption of price-fixing if such algorithms are used, though violators can rebut this with evidence they lacked knowledge of the data's origin. Enforcement falls to the Attorney General under existing consumer protection laws, with exemptions for government housing, small landlords (under five units), dormitories, and transient lodging like hotels.
HB 2643 links landlord-tenant violations to consumer fraud enforcement in Arizona. It states that when a landlord breaks Chapter 10 of Arizona's landlord-tenant law (covering issues like security deposits or habitability), that violation is automatically considered a consumer fraud under state law. This means tenants could pursue remedies through Arizona's consumer fraud statutes (Title 44, Chapter 10, Article 7), which offer stronger enforcement tools like civil penalties and attorney fees. The bill directly affects landlords who violate tenant protections and tenants seeking legal recourse. (Note: The bill is in early stages, having received its first House reading on January 20, 2026.)
HB 2962 prohibits landlords in Arizona from discriminating against tenants based on their source of income, such as government housing vouchers (e.g., Section 8), social security, veterans benefits, or other rental assistance programs. It specifically bans landlords from refusing to rent, evicting, charging more, or imposing different terms because a tenant relies on these income sources. Landlords must count rental assistance toward income requirements when evaluating applicants, ensuring subsidies like housing vouchers are treated equally with other income. Violations are addressed under existing anti-discrimination laws, with enforcement handled by the attorney general. This directly affects renters using public assistance and landlords who screen applicants.
HB 2718 establishes a new annual rent increase cap for most Arizona rental properties, limiting increases to the annual consumer price index (CPI) plus 3% (capped at a maximum 7% total increase per year). This applies to landlords after the first 36 months of a newly built property’s occupancy. The law requires the Arizona Department of Housing to calculate permissible increases, accept tenant complaints about violations, and refer cases to the attorney general for enforcement. It also includes provisions for landlords to handle tenant property or animals if a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated, requiring updated contact information for authorized retrieval.
