Arizona Tenant Rights Violation

Summary

The user is a tenant in Arizona who has been asked to vacate their rental property by the new owner, despite not having a new lease agreement. The user received an email notice to vacate, but did not agree to the terms stated in the email. The user is seeking information about their rights under Arizona landlord-tenant laws, including the requirement for landlords to provide a written notice for termination of tenancy and to maintain fit premises. The user is also seeking information about building codes in Arizona.

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Landlord tenet
Could you please provide more details about the issue you're facing with your landlord or tenant?
Violation of contract
What specific terms of the contract has been violated? In Arizona, tenants have rights under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
I have no lease nor rental agreement
What is the nature of the violation you're experiencing? In Arizona, even without a lease, tenants have rights such as the right to a habitable dwelling and the right to privacy.
Ownership changed no new lease nor rental agreement was given nor signed at time of change was told to follow old leasing agreement then ask to leave with no written notice of action
What was the duration of your original lease agreement and when was it supposed to end?

In Arizona, landlords must provide written notice for termination of tenancy:
- Week-to-week lease: 10 days notice
- Month-to-month lease: 30 days notice
Original lease agreement was for a year in * till * where we then were told we would be on a month to month base without any written lease rental agreement nor contract with previous ownership upon new ownership there was still no written agreement
Did you receive any form of communication about the termination of your tenancy?
Via email
What was the content of the email and when did you receive it?
Notice to vacate: tenant to move out October *, * To whom it may concern please allow this notice as a notice to vacate for said tenants oral agreement to vacate October *, *
Did you agree orally to vacate on October *, *, as mentioned in the email?
No
Did the new owner provide any reason for asking you to vacate the property?
Told they would be going up on rent and i would assume a water bill for $* both of which was not in my original five years leasing agreement upon fixing windows
What was the exact date you received the email notice to vacate?
September *, *
What is the address of the property you're renting? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court.
* W Peoria ave phx AZ, *
Based on the information provided, it seems like you might have a case for wrongful eviction. Here are some general rules in Arizona:

- Landlords must provide a written notice for termination of tenancy.
- For a month-to-month lease, a *-day notice is required.

The nearest court to you is the Phoenix Municipal Court, located at * W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ *. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
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Have you considered seeking legal advice or representation for this matter?

In Arizona, tenants can seek legal help for wrongful eviction. Legal Aid organizations like Community Legal Services (*-*-*) can provide assistance.
Yes
What steps have you taken so far in seeking legal advice or representation?

In Arizona, tenants can seek legal help for wrongful eviction. Legal Aid organizations like Community Legal Services (*-*-*) can provide assistance.
Online search
What specific information or advice are you looking for in your online search?
Landlord tenant
What specific questions do you have about landlord-tenant laws in Arizona?
What are landlord tenant laws in Arizona metropolitan
In Arizona, landlord-tenant laws include:

- Landlords must maintain fit premises.
- Tenants must comply with rental agreement.
- Landlords must provide written notice for termination.

Phoenix Municipal Court: * W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ *, (*) *-*.
What's fit premises In Arizona metropolitan
"Fit premises" in Arizona refers to the landlord's obligation to ensure the rental property is safe and habitable, including providing necessary repairs and maintenance.
What are the safety requirements and obligations for landlord and or rental property
In Arizona, landlords are required to:

- Comply with applicable building codes
- Make necessary repairs to keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition
- Maintain all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and other facilities.
What are the building codes
In Arizona, building codes include:

- Structural safety
- Fire safety
- Electrical safety
- Plumbing and sanitation standards
- Energy conservation standards

For detailed codes, contact your local building department.