ARIZONA LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

Comprehensive Notice Templates Under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

NOTICE 1: FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

ARIZONA STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AZ ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AZ ZIP: [____]
Unit/Apt. No.: [____]

FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY OR QUIT

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-described premises due to nonpayment of rent.

RENT OWED:

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT:

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1368(B), you are hereby given FIVE (5) DAYS from the date of delivery of this notice to pay the full amount owed or vacate the premises.

DEADLINE TO PAY OR VACATE: [__/__/____]

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment shall be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Other: [________________]

Payment shall be delivered to: [________________________________]

During the hours of: [________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If you fail to pay the full amount due or vacate the premises within five (5) days after delivery of this notice, the rental agreement will terminate, and the landlord may immediately commence an action for possession of the premises pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1377.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Under Arizona law, if you pay all rent and late fees due within the five-day period, your tenancy will continue. However, if similar nonpayment occurs again within six months, the landlord may give you a five-day notice that cannot be cured by payment (A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)).

☐ This is a first notice for nonpayment of rent.
☐ This is a second notice within six months. Previous notice dated [__/__/____]. This violation CANNOT be cured, and your tenancy will terminate on [__/__/____].

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]

NOTICE 2: TEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (LEASE VIOLATION)

ARIZONA STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 33-1368(A)

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

NOTICE OF MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT

You are hereby notified that you are in material noncompliance with your rental agreement and/or applicable law. The specific acts and/or omissions constituting the breach are as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S):

☐ Unauthorized occupant(s): [________________________________]
☐ Unauthorized pet(s): [________________________________]
☐ Excessive noise/disturbance on: [________________________________]
☐ Damage to property: [________________________________]
☐ Failure to maintain premises: [________________________________]
☐ Violation of health/safety codes: [________________________________]
☐ Violation of rules and regulations: [________________________________]
☐ Other lease violation: [________________________________]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:
Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]

DEMAND TO CURE:

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1368(A), you are hereby given TEN (10) DAYS from receipt of this notice to cure/remedy the above-described violation(s).

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If the breach is not remedied within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice, the rental agreement shall terminate on [__/__/____], and you must vacate the premises. The landlord may then commence legal proceedings to recover possession.

NOTICE REGARDING REPEATED VIOLATIONS:

Under A.R.S. § 33-1368(A), if there is a noncompliance by the tenant that is both material and irreparable, or involves conduct that constitutes an immediate threat to the health or safety of others, the landlord may deliver a written notice for immediate termination without opportunity to cure.

☐ This is a first notice for this type of breach.
☐ This is a subsequent notice. Previous notice dated [__/__/____].

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 3: IMMEDIATE NOTICE TO QUIT (SERIOUS VIOLATIONS)

ARIZONA STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 33-1368(A)

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

IMMEDIATE NOTICE TO VACATE - NO OPPORTUNITY TO CURE

You are hereby notified that your rental agreement is IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED due to the following material and irreparable violation(s) or conduct that constitutes an immediate threat to health or safety:

GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION:

☐ Discharge of a weapon on the premises (A.R.S. § 33-1368(A))
☐ Homicide (A.R.S. § 13-1101 et seq.)
☐ Criminal street gang activity (A.R.S. § 13-105)
☐ Unlawful use, sale, or possession of illegal drugs on the premises
☐ Assault involving serious physical injury
☐ Act that constitutes an imminent threat to health or safety
☐ Other material and irreparable noncompliance: [________________________________]

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:
Date of Incident: [__/__/____]
Time of Incident: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

TERMINATION DATE: IMMEDIATE - You must vacate the premises by [__/__/____]

WARNING:

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1368(A), this notice does not provide an opportunity to cure because the noncompliance is material and irreparable or constitutes an immediate threat to the health or safety of others. If you fail to vacate immediately, the landlord will file for eviction.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF LEASE TERMINATION (END OF TERM)

ARIZONA NOTICE OF TERMINATION PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 33-1375

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

☐ LANDLORD-INITIATED TERMINATION
☐ TENANT-INITIATED TERMINATION

Dear [________________________________]:

This letter serves as formal notice to terminate the tenancy at the above-referenced property.

TYPE OF TENANCY:

☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy - Ten (10) days' written notice required per A.R.S. § 33-1375(B)
☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy - Thirty (30) days' written notice required per A.R.S. § 33-1375(B)
☐ Fixed-Term Lease - Lease expires on [__/__/____]

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

REASON FOR TERMINATION (if applicable):
☐ End of lease term
☐ Non-renewal of periodic tenancy
☐ Sale of property
☐ Landlord or family member moving in
☐ Major renovation/rehabilitation
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Remove all personal belongings by the termination date
2. Return all keys, garage door openers, and access devices to: [________________________________]
3. Leave the premises in clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted
4. Remove all trash and debris
5. Disconnect utilities in your name as of [__/__/____]
6. Provide forwarding address for security deposit return

MOVE-IN INSPECTION FORM:

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1321(C), you were provided a move-in inspection form at the commencement of your tenancy. Please refer to this form when preparing for move-out.

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1321(D), your security deposit (less any lawful deductions) and an itemized statement will be mailed to your forwarding address within fourteen (14) business days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession.

FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Please provide your forwarding address in writing:

Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 5: NOTICE OF ENTRY (INSPECTION/REPAIRS)

ARIZONA NOTICE OF ENTRY PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 33-1343

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S INTENT TO ENTER PREMISES

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1343, you are hereby notified that the landlord or landlord's authorized agent intends to enter your rental unit.

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]

TIME OF ENTRY: Between [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM and [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Make repairs: [________________________________]
☐ Make improvements or alterations
☐ Supply agreed services
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective tenants
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective purchasers
☐ Exhibit unit to contractors/workmen
☐ Exhibit unit to mortgagees or insurance agents
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector inspection
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1343):
- The landlord must give at least TWO (2) DAYS' NOTICE of intent to enter
- Entry must be at reasonable times
- The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent
- The landlord may enter without notice only in cases of emergency
- The landlord has the right to enter without consent if the tenant unreasonably withholds consent or is absent

TENANT'S PRESENCE:

☐ Your presence is requested
☐ Your presence is not required

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions or need to reschedule, please contact:

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 6: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

ARIZONA NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Dear [________________________________]:

This letter serves as official notice that your monthly rent will be increased as detailed below.

CURRENT RENT INFORMATION:

NEW RENT INFORMATION:

NOTICE PERIOD:

☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of the rent increase.

☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy: This notice is being provided at least ten (10) days before the effective date of the rent increase.

ACCEPTANCE:

If you wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, no action is required. Your continued occupancy after the effective date will constitute acceptance of the new rent amount.

DECLINING THE INCREASE:

If you do not wish to pay the increased rent, you must provide written notice of your intent to terminate your tenancy:
- Month-to-Month: 30 days' notice before termination date
- Week-to-Week: 10 days' notice before termination date

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Beginning [__/__/____], rent payments of $[________________________________] shall be due on the [____] day of each month.

Payment shall be made to: [________________________________]
Payment address: [________________________________]
Accepted payment methods: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 7: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION LETTER

ARIZONA SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPOSITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 33-1321

Date: [__/__/____]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________], Arizona [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: AZ ZIP: [____]

TENANCY INFORMATION:
Lease Start Date: [__/__/____]
Lease End Date: [__/__/____]
Date Possession Returned: [__/__/____]
Keys Returned: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Move-In Inspection Completed: ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING:

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

DEPOSIT DISPOSITION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________________________________]
☐ Full deposit applied to amounts owed; no refund due
☐ Deposit insufficient; tenant owes additional $[________________________________]

MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT CONDITION COMPARISON:

ARIZONA LAW NOTICE:

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1321:
- Maximum Security Deposit: One and one-half (1.5) months' rent
- Return Deadline: Fourteen (14) business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after termination and delivery of possession
- Nonrefundable fees must be designated as such in writing; fees not designated nonrefundable are refundable
- Landlord must provide itemized list of deductions

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 8: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

ARIZONA MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

NOTICE OF MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

Dear [________________________________]:

As your tenancy is scheduled to end on [__/__/____], we are writing to inform you of the move-out inspection process.

INSPECTION DETAILS:

Proposed Inspection Date: [__/__/____]
Proposed Inspection Time: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

YOUR RIGHT TO BE PRESENT:

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1321(C), you have the right to be present during the move-out inspection. If you wish to attend, please confirm your availability.

☐ I wish to be present at the inspection
☐ I do not wish to be present at the inspection

SCHEDULING:

If the proposed date/time does not work for you, please contact us to reschedule:

Contact Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

PLEASE RESPOND BY: [__/__/____]

MOVE-IN INSPECTION FORM:

Please refer to the move-in inspection form provided at the commencement of your tenancy. The condition of the premises at move-out will be compared to this form.

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

Kitchen:
☐ Clean stove, oven, and range hood
☐ Clean refrigerator inside and out
☐ Clean dishwasher
☐ Clean countertops and cabinets (inside and out)
☐ Clean sink and disposal
☐ Clean floors

Bathrooms:
☐ Clean toilet, tub, shower, and sink
☐ Clean mirrors and fixtures
☐ Clean floors
☐ Remove mold/mildew

General (All Rooms):
☐ Patch small nail holes (per lease terms)
☐ Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans
☐ Clean windows and window sills
☐ Clean blinds/window coverings
☐ Vacuum carpets/clean floors
☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Remove all trash and debris
☐ Replace burned-out light bulbs

Exterior (if applicable):
☐ Maintain landscaping per lease terms
☐ Clean pool/spa (if applicable)
☐ Clean patio/balcony
☐ Remove all personal items from yard

ITEMS TO RETURN:

☐ All keys (quantity: [____])
☐ Garage door opener(s) (quantity: [____])
☐ Mailbox key
☐ Pool key/access card
☐ Gate remote/access card
☐ Parking permits
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Return items to: [________________________________]

FORWARDING ADDRESS:

Please provide your forwarding address for security deposit return:

New Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR LANDLORD NOTICES
STATE OF ARIZONA

I, [________________________________], being duly sworn, hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the following notice:

TYPE OF NOTICE SERVED:

☐ Five-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
☐ Ten-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (Lease Violation)
☐ Immediate Notice to Quit (Serious Violations)
☐ Notice of Lease Termination
☐ Notice of Entry
☐ Notice of Rent Increase
☐ Security Deposit Itemization Letter
☐ Move-Out Inspection Notice
☐ Other: [________________________________]

SERVED UPON:

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Property Address: [________________________________], Arizona [____]

METHOD OF SERVICE:

☐ Personal Service: Delivered directly to tenant at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [________________________________]

☐ Delivery to Person of Suitable Age: Delivered to [________________________________],
a person of suitable age and discretion at the tenant's residence or place of business

☐ Posting and Mailing: Notice was:
☐ Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
☐ Mailed via first-class mail on [__/__/____]

☐ Certified Mail: Mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested
Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ First-Class Mail: Mailed via first-class mail
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]

DECLARATION:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Arizona that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on [__/__/____] at [________________________________], Arizona.

________________________________________
Signature of Person Who Served Notice

Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

ARIZONA LANDLORD-TENANT LAW QUICK REFERENCE

Key Notice Periods:

Security Deposit Rules:

• Maximum Amount: One and one-half (1.5) months' rent
• Return Deadline: 14 business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays)
• Move-In Inspection Form: Required
• Itemization Required: Yes
• Nonrefundable Fees: Must be designated in writing as nonrefundable

Required Landlord Disclosures:

• Move-in inspection checklist (A.R.S. § 33-1321(C))
• Purpose of nonrefundable fees/deposits (A.R.S. § 33-1321(B))
• Bedbugs information (A.R.S. § 33-1319)
• Lead-based paint (for pre-1978 housing)

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Arizona landlord-tenant laws are subject to change. Consult with an Arizona-licensed attorney for specific legal matters.