This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona residential landlord and tenant act. It introduces new provisions that prohibit landlords from charging prospective tenants for background checks or credit reports if the tenant provides their own current credit report. Additionally, landlords would be limited to charging only the actual cost of any screening processes and would not be allowed to impose application fees if they are already charging for these checks. The bill also restricts landlords from charging more than one rental application fee within a twelve-month period and prohibits additional fees for payment processing services.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing disclosure requirements for landlords. It clarifies that landlords must provide tenants with updated information upon request and specifies that landlords must disclose all mandatory fees and expenses associated with the rental agreement, including any additional costs not included in the periodic rental rate. This includes charges for services like trash valet or necessary upgrades for smart devices. The bill aims to enhance transparency and protect prospective tenants from excessive fees while ensuring that landlords provide clear and comprehensive information about rental costs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1314.02, 33-1322