Landlord Lease Violation Arizona

Summary

Landlords in Arizona must provide at least two days notice before entering a tenants property unless its an emergency. They cannot impose charges not specified in the lease or alter lease terms without mutual agreement. Consult a local attorney for specific guidance. Resources include the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and Community Legal Services for free legal assistance.

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Landlord violated the lease contract by unlawful entry in my apartment. Now she is asking for past due rent and adding 2 months lease buyout that is not stated in contract.
Hello Roshedah, it sounds like a complex situation. Here are a few points pertaining to Arizona law:
- Landlords must provide at least two days' notice before entering tenants' properties unless an emergency.
- Landlords cannot alter the terms of the lease without both parties' agreement.
Could you provide more details about the lease buyout?
She stated since I owe 2 months of payment I will need to pay plus 2 months extra for lease buyout that's not currently in lease agreement
Hello Roshedah, according to Arizona law:
- Landlords cannot impose charges not specified in the lease.
- All changes to the lease need mutual agreement.
Consult a local attorney for specific guidance.
can you provide resources?
Certainly, Roshedah. Here are some resources:
- [Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act](https://housing.az.gov/general-public/arizona-residential-landlord-tenant-act)
- [Community Legal Services](https://clsaz.org) - They offer free legal assistance for low-income Arizonans.