Lease Agreement Template Arizona

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

Document Control: RAD-AZ-2026.1
Effective Date: [Effective Date]
Jurisdiction/Scope: State of Arizona (A.R.S. Title 33, Chapter 10 - Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)

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1. LEGAL NOTICE & COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This Residential Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is drafted to comply with the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq.). Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that housing laws are subject to local municipal ordinances (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson) which may impose additional obligations. This document is a legal template. Both parties are advised to seek independent legal counsel before execution.

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2. PARTIES & PREMISES

This Lease Agreement is entered into by and between:

• Landlord: [Full Legal Name of Landlord or Managing Agent], with an address for notices at [Landlord Street Address, City, State, Zip], hereinafter referred to as "Landlord."
• Tenant(s): [Full Legal Name(s) of All Adult Tenants], hereinafter referred to as "Tenant."

The Premises

Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord, the real property and improvements located at: Property Address: [Street Address, Unit Number, City, AZ Zip] ("Premises").

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3. TERM

• Commencement Date: [Start Date] at 12:00 Noon.
• Expiration Date: [End Date] at 11:59 PM.
• Holding Over: If Tenant remains in possession after the Expiration Date without the express written consent of Landlord, Tenant shall become a tenant from month-to-month, subject to all conditions of this Agreement except that Rent shall increase by [Percentage, e.g., 150%] of the then-current monthly rate, and Tenant shall be subject to immediate eviction proceedings under Arizona law.

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4. RENT & FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

• Base Monthly Rent: Tenant shall pay to Landlord the sum of [Monthly Rent Amount in Words] Dollars ($[0,000.00]) per month, payable in advance on or before the first (1st) day of each calendar month.
• Payment Destination: Rent shall be paid via [Designated Payment Method: e.g., Electronic Portal, ACH, or Check made payable to Landlord Name] at [Payment Address / URL].
• Late Fees: Rent is delinquent if not received by Landlord by 11:59 PM on the fifth (5th) day of the month. Tenant shall pay a late fee of $[Late Fee Amount] or [Percentage]% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, not to exceed statutory limits.
• Returned Payment Fee: A fee of $[Returned Check Fee Amount] shall be assessed for any check or electronic payment returned for insufficient funds (NSF) or stopped payment, in addition to any late fees incurred.
• Prorated Rent: For the period starting [Start Date] through [End Date], Tenant shall pay a prorated rent amount of $[Prorated Amount], due upon execution of this Agreement.

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5. SECURITY DEPOSIT

• Amount: Upon execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of $[Security Deposit Amount] as a security deposit. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1321, the total amount of security deposit shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) months' periodic rent.
• Holding & Interest: Landlord shall hold the security deposit in accordance with Arizona law. The security deposit shall be held in a [Check/Savings/Trust] account at [Name of Financial Institution].
• Return of Deposit: Within fourteen (14) business days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by Tenant, Landlord shall deliver the sum equal to the deposit withheld, minus any itemized deductions for damages, unpaid rent, and utility charges owed pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1321(D).

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6. UTILITIES & SERVICES

Tenant shall be strictly responsible for arranging and paying for all utility services connected to the Premises, except for the following, which shall be paid by Landlord:

• Landlord Pays: [List Landlord-paid utilities, e.g., HOA fees, Trash, Water, or write "None"].
• Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Internet, Cable, and all other utilities not explicitly assumed by Landlord.

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7. USE & OCCUPANCY

• Permitted Use: The Premises shall be used and occupied solely as a private residential dwelling by Tenant and the following authorized occupants only: [List Names of Minor Occupants or Additional Adults].
• Maximum Occupancy: Total occupancy shall not exceed [Number] persons at any time without Landlord's prior written consent.
• Subletting & Assignment: Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, sublet any portion of the Premises, or grant any license to use the Premises without the prior express written consent of Landlord.

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8. CONDITION OF PREMISES & MOVE-IN INSPECTION

• Move-In Inspection: Upon execution of this Agreement, Landlord and Tenant shall complete a move-in inspection form detailing any existing defects or damages to the Premises (A.R.S. § 33-1321(C)).
• As-Is Acceptance: Except as noted on the move-in inspection form, Tenant accepts the Premises in its current "AS-IS" condition, warranting that it is habitable, safe, and sanitary.

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9. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, & ALTERATIONS

• Tenant Obligations: Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and shall promptly notify Landlord of any structural damage, plumbing failures, or required repairs. Tenant shall be responsible for repair costs caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant, guests, or pets.
• Landlord Obligations: Landlord shall maintain the structural elements, roof, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in compliance with applicable building codes affecting health and safety (A.R.S. § 33-1324).
• Alterations: Tenant shall not paint, wallpaper, or make any structural alterations, installations, or modifications to the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

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10. RIGHT OF ENTRY

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1343, Landlord or Landlord’s agents may enter the Premises to inspect, make necessary repairs, supply agreed services, or exhibit the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, or contractors.

• Notice Requirement: Except in cases of emergency or if impracticable to do so, Landlord shall give Tenant at least two (2) days' notice of intent to enter and shall enter only at reasonable times.

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11. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

• Nonpayment of Rent: If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for five (5) days after written notice by Landlord specifying payment and the intent to terminate the lease, Landlord may terminate this Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1368(B).
• Material Noncompliance: For material noncompliance by Tenant with this Agreement or a material noncompliance with A.R.S. § 33-1341 (affecting health and safety), Landlord may deliver a written notice to Tenant specifying the acts and omissions constituting the breach and that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date not less than ten (10) days after receipt of the notice if the breach is not remedied in ten (10) days.

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12. MANDATORY STATUTORY DISCLOSURES (ARIZONA)

• Bed Bug Control (A.R.S. § 33-1319): Tenant acknowledges receipt of the Bed Bug Educational Information provided by Landlord. Tenant warrants that all furnishings and personal property brought into the Premises are free of bed bugs.
• Pool Safety Notice (A.R.S. § 33-1318 / A.R.S. § 36-1681): If the Premises contains a private swimming pool, Tenant acknowledges receipt of the Arizona Department of Health Services pool safety notice. (Strike if inapplicable: [Pool/No Pool]).
• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: For housing built prior to 1978, the federally mandated Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

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13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

• Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted by, through, and under the Laws of the State of Arizona.
• Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements.

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14. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Residential Lease Agreement as of the Effective Date written above.

LANDLORD:

Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: [Landlord / Agent Name]
Title: [Title, e.g., Owner / Property Manager]
Date: [Date]

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TENANT(S):

Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: [Tenant 1 Name]
Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: [Tenant 2 Name]
Date: [Date]

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15. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Review & Customize: Fill in all bracketed fields ([...]) with accurate data. Ensure compliance with local city codes (e.g., local rent control ordinances or municipal landlord-tenant addenda).
2. Statutory Disclosures Attachment: Attach the required Arizona Bed Bug Information sheet and, if applicable, the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and Swimming Pool Safety Notice prior to signing.
3. Execute Move-In Inspection: Complete the joint move-in walkthrough inspection report with the Tenant, document all pre-existing property conditions with dated photographs, and have both parties sign the inspection checklist.
4. Signature & Funds Collection: Secure signatures from all adult Tenants and the Landlord (or authorized agent). Collect the cleared funds for the first month's prorated/full rent and the security deposit prior to releasing keys. Retain executed copies for a minimum of five (5) years post-tenancy.