This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act regarding assistance animals. It introduces new provisions that clarify the responsibilities of landlords when tenants request accommodations for assistance animals. Specifically, landlords may require documentation of the tenant's disability and the need for the assistance animal only if the disability is not apparent. The bill also allows landlords to deny accommodations if they impose an undue burden or if the animal poses a direct threat to health or safety.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms such as "assistance animal," which includes emotional support animals, and "reasonable accommodation," which refers to changes in housing policies to meet the needs of tenants with disabilities. Importantly, it states that landlords are not liable for injuries caused by assistance animals that are allowed as reasonable accommodations on their property. Overall, these changes aim to balance the rights of tenants with disabilities and the responsibilities of landlords.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1320
House Engrossed Version: 33-1320