Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

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Question: have a dog was ok bye late manager now new management whats to change rules

Answer:

The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs the lawful and unlawful behavior of landlords and tenants and can be found under §§ 33-1301- 1381 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. A.R.S. § 33-1311 requires that Landlords deal with Tenants in good faith. In addition, the Statute of Frauds requires that a contract relating to renting property must be set forth in writing. Please be certain to carefully review the lease agreement that you signed when you first moved into the property.

Generally, leases will indicate whether dogs are allowed in the rental property or not. This provision in the lease agreement will likely govern whether the dog can stay. Additionally, the laws that apply may change if the dog is a assistance dog for a disability.

This information is provided as information only, and is not intended to be construed as legal advice. You may also want to look at the Landlord and Tenant Rights & Responsibilities Article on the AZLawhelp.org website.