Bill > HB2837

This bill amends Arizona's landlord-tenant laws to provide additional protections for prospective and current tenants. It restricts landlords from charging multiple application fees, limiting applicants to one fee per twelve-month period, and prohibits charging for background checks if the prospective tenant provides their own current credit report. The bill also mandates that landlords can only charge the actual cost of screening processes and cannot impose additional separate application fees. Furthermore, the legislation requires landlords to provide more transparent disclosure of rental costs, mandating that all fees, mandatory expenses, and additional charges be clearly stated on the first page of the rental agreement and in any promotional materials, including website listings. This includes disclosing exact rent amounts, due dates, and any additional fees such as charges for services like trash valet or smart device upgrades. The bill also updates language to be more gender-neutral and requires landlords to inform tenants that the Arizona residential landlord and tenant act is available on the state housing department's website. Lastly, it reinforces existing requirements about providing contact information for property management and owners, and ensures that rental agreements have all blank spaces completed.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83308