HB 2300 strengthens protections for mobile home renters in Arizona by requiring landlords to follow specific notice procedures before eviction and banning excessive fees. It mandates a 5-7 day waiting period after a court ruling before eviction enforcement can begin, prevents landlords from charging fees for background checks if tenants provide their own reports, and requires written disclosure of landlord contact information before lease signing. The bill directly affects mobile home tenants and landlords by standardizing eviction processes, limiting fees, and ensuring clear communication. Key provisions include prohibiting "application fees" for background checks and requiring landlords to provide physical addresses for tenant contact. These changes aim to create fairer rental practices without altering tenant rights beyond the specified legal procedures.
HB 2301 prohibits businesses from charging more than 10% above pre-emergency prices for essential goods (like food, water, medical supplies, and rent) during a declared state of emergency. It classifies violations as felonies: selling over $500 worth of such goods in 24 hours during an emergency is a class 5 felony, while under $500 is a class 6 felony. The Arizona Attorney General is authorized to investigate and enforce these rules under existing consumer protection laws. This bill directly affects businesses selling essential commodities during emergencies, not the general public.
HB 2243 requires landlords in Arizona to clearly disclose the purpose and amount of rental application fees to prospective tenants before charging them. Landlords must provide written details about fee use, screening methods, and automatic denial criteria, and cannot charge different fees for similar units or retain fees exceeding actual processing costs. If a fee is overcharged, landlords must refund the difference within 14 days and provide a receipt. Violations could result in triple damages plus legal fees for tenants. The bill directly affects landlords and renters in Arizona rental housing.
HB 2708 limits late fees landlords can charge to $50 or 5% of rent, whichever is greater, and bans rental agreements that prevent tenants from calling emergency services or penalize them for doing so. It also requires a 5-day waiting period after an eviction judgment before a landlord can enforce a writ of restitution. Landlords cannot force tenants to waive legal rights or pay excessive fees, and tenants may recover damages if landlords knowingly include prohibited lease terms. The bill applies directly to all residential rental agreements in Arizona, affecting both landlords and tenants in housing disputes.
HB 2710 updates Arizona's eviction rules by clarifying when landlords can legally terminate leases. It requires landlords to give tenants 10 days to fix most lease violations (like unpaid rent) or 5 days for health/safety issues, but allows immediate eviction for serious, irreparable breaches like violent crimes, drug activity, or property destruction. Crucially, for tenants who have lived in a unit 12+ months, landlords must either waive one month’s rent or provide relocation assistance when terminating for reasons like nonpayment, lease breaches, or the landlord moving in. The bill also specifies that tenants are responsible for guests’ lease violations they could reasonably prevent.
