Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

questions & answers

Question: The flushing mechanism inside the toilet tank has broken. Flushing the toilet is only possible by reaching into the tank and pulling the chain. Is it the lanlords responsibility to fix it?

Answer: There are certain things that the Landlord is responsible for.  Go to the following for more information.  https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/TenantRightsResponsibilities.pdf

Below is a brief description of what landlords are required to do:

Landlord Obligations 

A landlord is required to do the following under Arizona law. A.R.S. §§ 33-1322 – 1324.

• Provide the tenant with the name and address of the property’s owner and manager
• Provide the tenant with a free copy of the Arizona Landlord and Tenant Act
• Provide the tenant with a signed copy of the lease
• Provide the tenant with possession of the residence
• Comply with applicable building codes
• Make necessary repairs so that the residence is habitable
• Keep common areas clean
• Maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment
• Provide for the removal of trash
• Supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water