This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning residential landlord and tenant laws. Key changes include the adjustment of the judgment process for forcible entry and detainer cases, specifying that unpaid rent may only be claimed for the time the defendant actually possessed the premises, and that the amount cannot include the entire rental period unless the defendant occupied the property for that duration. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing landlords to charge late fees exceeding $50 or 5% of the unpaid amount, and it clarifies the conditions under which a rental agreement can be reinstated after nonpayment.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the sealing of court records related to eviction actions under certain circumstances, such as when a case is dismissed or when a landlord files a satisfaction of judgment after receiving full payment. It also emphasizes that tenants cannot be required to pay attorney fees as a condition for reinstating their rental agreements. Overall, these updates aim to enhance tenant protections and clarify the legal processes surrounding landlord-tenant disputes.

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