landlord tenant; judgment; fees; satisfaction.

Arizona's SB 1178 modifies landlord-tenant laws by prohibiting rental agreements from including excessive late fees (over $50 or 5% of rent) or clauses that waive tenant rights to emergency assistance. It requires courts to limit rent recovery in eviction cases to prorated amounts based on actual possession time, mandates a 5-day wait before enforcing eviction orders, and makes it a crime for tenants to remain in property after a lawful eviction order. The bill directly affects landlords (by restricting contract terms and eviction procedures) and tenants (by protecting against unfair fees and clarifying eviction processes). These changes aim to balance procedural fairness in housing disputes under Arizona law.