This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding residential landlord and tenant laws in Arizona. It modifies the judgment process in cases of forcible entry and detainer by specifying that unpaid rent can only be claimed for the time the defendant actually possessed the premises, rather than for the entire periodic rental period unless they occupied the property for that duration. Additionally, it introduces a new provision that allows landlords to charge late fees exceeding $50 or 5% of the unpaid amount, whichever is greater, and clarifies that tenants cannot be penalized for summoning emergency assistance.

Furthermore, the bill enhances tenant protections by requiring the court to seal records related to eviction cases under certain conditions, such as when a case is dismissed or when a landlord files a satisfaction of judgment after receiving payment. It also stipulates that reinstatement of a rental agreement after a special detainer action requires the tenant to pay all past due rent and reasonable late fees, but not attorney fees or costs as a condition for reinstatement. Overall, these changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and protections for both landlords and tenants in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-1178, 33-1315, 33-1368, 33-1379, 33-1314, 33-1310, 33-1409, 33-2102, 13-1502, 12-341.01, 33-1341, 33-1377, 13-1102, 13-1103, 13-1104, 13-1105, 13-3211, 13-105, 13-2308, 13-3451, 13-1202, 13-1203, 12-991, 12-1181, 33-1370