This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding mobile home parks and tenant-landlord relationships in Arizona. Key changes include the requirement for summons to be issued not later than the next judicial day after a complaint is filed, and the introduction of new procedures for serving summons, including the necessity of photographing postings with time and date stamps. Additionally, the bill mandates that if a jury trial is requested, it must occur at least ten judicial days after the defendant is served, rather than five. It also clarifies the conditions under which a landlord can charge fees related to background checks and rental applications, ensuring that landlords cannot charge more than the actual cost of these services and limiting the number of applications a prospective tenant can be charged for within a twelve-month period.

Furthermore, the bill enhances tenant protections by requiring landlords to provide detailed disclosures about rental agreements, including all fees and the exact amount of rent due. It establishes a process for sealing court records related to tenancy termination actions under certain conditions, such as when a judgment is entered in favor of the tenant or when a satisfaction of judgment is filed. The bill also stipulates that landlords must provide a preliminary notice of nonpayment and outlines the conditions under which a landlord can terminate a rental agreement, emphasizing the need for good cause and proper notice. Overall, these updates aim to improve transparency, fairness, and accountability in landlord-tenant relationships.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-1175, 12-1176, 12-1178, 33-1413.04, 33-1432, 33-1476, 33-1476.06, 33-1479, 33-1485, 33-1486, 33-1314, 33-1310, 33-1409, 33-2102, 13-1502, 33-1451, 13-1102, 13-1105, 13-105, 13-2308, 13-3211, 13-3451, 13-1202, 13-1203, 12-991, 33-1414