Arizona Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Month-to-Month Leases in Arizona

An Arizona month-to-month lease agreement is a contract that renews automatically on a monthly basis. However, either party can cancel the agreement with a month’s notice. This type of arrangement can be helpful for both the landlord and tenant when they’re unsure about the exact duration of the rental period.

Lease Termination and Renewal 

• Arizona allows the landlord or tenant to terminate a month-to-month lease by giving a minimum of 30 days’ notice. It can be hand-delivered or sent via registered or certified mail.
• A month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract that automatically renews monthly until terminated by either party with proper notice.

Rent Increases

• Landlords in Arizona must provide a 30-day notice before increasing rent on a month-to-month lease.
• As per fair housing laws, property owners or managers are prohibited from increasing the rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.
• If landlords are considering sending a rent increase notice to their tenants, there are two legal methods that you can use: in-person delivery and mail delivery.

Security Deposit

• In Arizona, the security deposit cannot exceed one and a half months’ rent. It cannot include charges for cleaning or redecorating the unit.
• Landlords are required to refund the full security deposit or the remainder after deductions within 14 business days of the tenant’s move-out date.
• Landlords must provide written notice to tenants informing them that they have the right to be present during the inspection conducted at the end of the tenancy to determine any deductions from the deposit.

Tenant Rights

• Every individual has the right to live in a safe and habitable dwelling.
• “The right to privacy and quiet enjoyment” is a legal concept that guarantees a tenant’s right to be left alone and enjoy their property without disturbance or interference. 
• Tenants have the right to obtain a written receipt for the security deposit they pay.
• The tenant has the right to receive their security deposit back promptly at the end of their tenancy.
• The tenant has the right to request repairs and maintenance to ensure the property is livable.

Required Disclosures

If you’re a landlord in Arizona, it’s essential to note that you’re required by law to provide certain disclosures to your tenants, regardless of a month-to-month lease agreement. The main objective of these disclosures is to inform the tenants about their rights and the terms of the lease. These disclosures must be in writing and can either be included in the lease agreement or provided as a separate notice.

• Landlord’s Contact Information
• Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Notice
• Move-In Checklist
• Shared Utilities
• Bed Bug Disclosure
• Lead-Based Paint
• Rent Adjustment Disclosure
• Non-Refundable Fees Disclosure
• Pool Enclosure Disclosure