Arizona Repair & Habitability Laws

Arizona landlords must maintain rental units in compliance with housing codes and keep essential services operational.

Key Rules

Repair And Deduct
Yes — up to $300 or one-half month's rent (whichever is greater) after 10 days notice
Rent Withholding
Tenant may terminate agreement for material noncompliance with habitability duties
Habitability Standard
Compliance with housing codes affecting health and safety; working heat, plumbing, and electrical
Notice Required
10 days written notice to landlord before invoking repair-and-deduct remedy

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Applicable Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1324

Landlord's duty to maintain premises: landlord must comply with applicable building codes affecting health and safety, maintain plumbing and heating facilities, and keep common areas clean and safe.

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“33-1324. Landlord to maintain fit premises A. The landlord shall: 1. Comply with the requirements of applicable building codes materially affecting health an…”

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1363

Tenant's remedies for repair and deduct: if landlord fails to repair after written notice and reasonable time (minimum 10 days for non-urgent repairs), tenant may arrange repairs and deduct from rent, not to exceed $300 or one-half month's rent, whichever is greater.

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1364

Wrongful failure to supply heat, air conditioning, cooling, water, hot water, or essential services: if the landlord deliberately or negligently fails to supply these services in violation of the rental agreement, the tenant may give notice and then procure reasonable amounts of the service and deduct the actual reasonable cost from rent, recover damages for the diminished rental value of the unit, or procure reasonable substitute housing with rent excused during the landlord's noncompliance.

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