Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Template
The Arizona-compliant residential lease drafted from ARS Title 33, Chapter 10 (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Includes the 1.5-month security deposit cap (ARS 33-1321), 14-business-day deposit return, 2-day entry notice (ARS 33-1343), bed bug disclosure (ARS 33-1319), pool barrier compliance (ARS 36-1681), 5-day pay-or-quit (ARS 33-1368), self-help eviction prohibition (ARS 33-1367), and the federal lead-paint addendum. Editable Word + print-ready PDF.
An Arizona Lease That Holds Up in AZ Court
If you’ve been searching for an Arizona residential lease agreement, you’ve noticed the gap: most free AZ lease templates miss the ARS 33-1321 1.5-month deposit cap (deposits + nonrefundable fees + prepaid rent combined). They miss the ARS 33-1319 bed bug disclosure required statewide. They don’t address the ARS 36-1681 pool barrier disclosure — critical in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Mesa where residential pools are common. They skip the ARS 33-1343 2-day entry notice and the ARS 33-1367 self-help eviction prohibition (2 months’ rent or twice the damages). This Arizona rental agreement template is different. It’s drafted from ARS Title 33, Chapter 10 with every required provision built in.
What This Template Covers at a Glance
Lease Structure
53 sections
AZ Compliance
ARS Title 33
Disclosures
Bed bug + Pool
Reusability
Unlimited
Everything Arizona Landlords Need in One File
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Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Template
2026 Edition · Word + PDF · Drafted from ARS Title 33, Chapter 10
- 53 sections covering parties, property, rent, deposits, conduct, termination
- Both Fixed Lease and Month-to-Month options
- 1.5-Month Deposit Cap (ARS 33-1321) — combined w/ fees + prepaid rent
- 14-Business-Day Deposit Return + 2× Damages exposure (ARS 33-1321)
- 2-Day Entry Notice (ARS 33-1343)
- Bed Bug Disclosure (ARS 33-1319)
- Pool Barrier Compliance (ARS 36-1681)
- Owner / Agent Disclosure (ARS 33-1322)
- AZ RLTA Copy-on-Request Notice (ARS 33-1322(B))
- 5-Day Pay-or-Quit (ARS 33-1368(B))
- 10-Day Cure-or-Quit for material noncompliance (ARS 33-1368(A))
- Self-Help Eviction Prohibition (ARS 33-1367) — 2 mo rent or 2× damages
- Anti-Retaliation (ARS 33-1381)
- Habitability Obligations (ARS 33-1324)
- Repair-and-Deduct up to $300 or 1/2 month rent (ARS 33-1363)
- Servicemember + DV Termination Rights (ARS 33-1318)
- Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure attachment (pre-1978)
- Editable Word · Lifetime use across all your AZ rentals
AZ Residential Lease Template
Every Required Arizona Disclosure, Already Drafted In
Bed Bug Disclosure
Landlord must provide EPA/AZ-DOH educational materials and cannot knowingly lease a unit with current infestation.
Pool Barrier Compliance
Required if premises has pool/spa holding 18+ inches of water. Checkbox confirms presence and barrier compliance.
Security Deposit Cap
1.5 months’ rent total (deposit + nonrefundable fees + prepaid rent). 14 business days for return. Twice the wrongful amount in damages.
Owner / Agent Disclosure + RLTA Copy
Name and address of person authorized to manage premises. Tenant has right to a free copy of the AZ RLTA upon request.
2-Day Entry Notice
Landlord must give at least 2 days’ notice for non-emergency entry — shorter than most states.
Self-Help Eviction Prohibition
Landlord may not lock out tenant or cut utilities. Damages = 2 months’ rent or 2× actual, whichever is greater.
5/10-Day Default Notices
5 days to pay-or-quit for non-payment; 10 days to cure-or-quit for other material noncompliance.
Anti-Retaliation
Landlord prohibited from retaliating against Tenant for complaints to government or joining a tenant organization.
Rent Control Preemption
Arizona state law preempts municipal rent control statewide.
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Federal)
Federal requirement for pre-1978 properties. Full attachment included.
Who Drafted This Template
Mark Sias — Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
Mark is a Florida-commissioned notary and legal document preparer based in Port Orange, FL. He co-owns Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers with his wife Grace, where they prepare residential and commercial real estate documents for clients across multiple states.
Important: Mark is a Florida-registered legal document preparer and is not a licensed Arizona attorney. This template is a self-help legal document drafted from public Arizona statutes. For complex situations or contested special detainer proceedings, consult an Arizona-licensed attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Arizona residential lease agreement legally binding?
Yes. The template is drafted from ARS Title 33, Chapter 10 and includes all required Arizona disclosures. When properly filled in, signed, and dated, it forms a legally binding contract under Arizona law.
What’s the security deposit cap in Arizona?
Under ARS 33-1321, the deposit plus all nonrefundable fees and prepaid rent combined cannot exceed 1.5 months’ rent. Return required within 14 business days.
Does Arizona require a bed bug disclosure?
Yes. ARS 33-1319 requires educational materials approved by the EPA or AZ Department of Health Services. The template includes the disclosure with checkbox.
What about pool properties in Arizona?
ARS 36-1681 requires barrier compliance for any pool or spa holding 18+ inches of water. The template includes a checkbox confirming whether the premises has a pool and that the barrier complies.
Can my Arizona landlord lock me out?
No. ARS 33-1367 prohibits self-help eviction. Damages are 2 months’ rent or twice the actual damages, whichever is greater.
Does Arizona have rent control?
No. ARS 33-1329 preempts municipal rent control statewide.
Does the lease need to be notarized?
Arizona does not require notarization for residential leases.
Is there a refund policy?
Due to the instant-download nature of digital products, all sales are final. At $9.97, the risk is minimal.
© 2026 Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers. All rights reserved.
This template provides a self-help legal document for use by Arizona landlords. It is not legal advice. Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers is not a law firm and Mark Sias is not a licensed Arizona attorney. The template is drafted from public Arizona statutes (ARS Title 33, Chapter 10 — Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; ARS 33-1319 Bed Bug Disclosure; ARS 36-1681 Pool Barrier; ARS 33-1367 Self-Help Eviction Prohibition; ARS 33-1381 Anti-Retaliation) and federal lead-paint disclosure requirements (24 CFR Part 35). Use of this template does not create an attorney-client relationship. Arizona statutes may change — always verify current law at azleg.gov. For complex situations including commercial leases, government-subsidized housing, or contested special detainer matters, consult an Arizona-licensed attorney. Individual outcomes vary; purchase does not guarantee enforceability in any specific dispute.