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This bill, amending the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, aims to protect prospective tenants by regulating rental application fees and enhancing disclosure requirements. Specifically, it prohibits landlords from charging for background checks or credit reports if the applicant provides their own, and limits fees to the actual cost of screening processes, preventing landlords from charging both an application fee and a screening fee. It also restricts landlords to charging only one rental application fee per applicant within a twelve-month period and disallows additional fees for payment processing methods like online portals or automatic withdrawals. Furthermore, the bill mandates that landlords must clearly disclose the exact amount of periodic rent, any mandatory fees or expenses, and their due dates on the first page of the rental agreement and in all advertisements, including web-based promotions. It also requires disclosure of any additional fees or costs, such as for services like trash valet or smart device upgrades, though tenants can opt out of these specific services.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84519