Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
questions & answers
Question: When there is a fire in your apartment what responsibilities does the landlord have as far accommodating me and making sure the apartment is free of any hazardous materials
Answer: The landlord has a duty under the Arizona Landlord/Tenant Act to maintain the premises in a fit and habitable condition. (Arizona revised Statutes, Section 33-1324). That would include promptly repairing fire damage and removing any hazardous conditions. If the dwelling was seriously damaged or destroyed by fire, the tenant has the right to vacate the apartment and notify the landlord in writing within 14 days of his intention to terminate the lease. (A.R.S. section 22-1366). If the apartment is unlivable and the tenant terminates the lease, the landlord must return his security deposit. If only part of the apartment or dwelling is damaged and unlivable, the landlord will be obligated to reduce the rent to reflect the changed living conditions.
QUESTIONS
-
When there is a fire in your apartment what responsibilities does the landlord have as far accommodating me and making sure the apartment is free of any hazardous materials
STORIES
-
Age discrimination in the workplace. . .
-
I just helped my mother, age 89, deal with her Medicare HMO. . .
-
He told me that I could actually get all the money I needed by using my home as collateral. . .
LegalLEARN
-
Free & Reduced Fees Legal Aid Resources
Click Here to apply online, or call
866-637-5341.
YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED
- Let us know how we are doing! Please take a couple of minutes to fill out our survey.
FIND LEGAL HELP
- Please select your county of residence below.
OTHER LEGAL RESOURCES
-
State Bar of Arizona
www.azbar.org -
Maricopa County Bar
www.maricopabar.org
Referral number 602-257-4434 -
Pima County Bar
www.pimacountybar.org
Referral number 520-623-4625 -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233 -
Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center
866-553-0893 -
Certified Legal Document Preparer Program
Link
ORGANIZATIONS
- Association of Arizona Food Banks
View full description - Arizona Senior Citizens Law Project
View full description - Center for Community Dialogue
View full description - Gila County Housing Dept.
View full description - Community Services of Arizona, Inc.
View full description