This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 33-1380, to title 33, chapter 10, article 4, which pertains to the Arizona residential landlord and tenant act. The new language specifies that a landlord's violation of this chapter will be considered a violation of title 44, chapter 10, article 7, thereby categorizing it as an unlawful practice under section 44-1522.

The bill also establishes that such violations are subject to enforcement under title 44, chapter 10, article 7, thereby enhancing the legal framework for addressing landlord misconduct. This addition aims to strengthen tenant protections by ensuring that violations of the landlord-tenant act are treated seriously and can be pursued under existing consumer protection laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1380