Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1318.01
Early release termination for law enforcement officers; definition
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A. A law enforcement officer may terminate a rental agreement in the same manner established in section 33-1318 if the law enforcement officer provides to the landlord a written notice that the law enforcement officer is protected under an injunction against harassment issued pursuant to section 12-1809 and the injunction against harassment was issued within the thirty-day period immediately preceding lawful notice to the landlord, unless waived by the landlord. B. If the law enforcement officer received any lease concession or benefit, the concession or benefit actually received or used shall be repaid to the landlord before vacating the dwelling. C. All other rights, remedies and obligations provided in section 33-1318 apply to the landlord and the law enforcement officer. D. For the purposes of this section, "law enforcement officer" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-1101.
A.R.S. § 33-1318.01 establishes a special early-termination right for law enforcement officers who have obtained an injunction against harassment under A.R.S. § 12-1809. To use this right, the officer must provide the landlord with written notice of the injunction, and that injunction must have been issued within the thirty days immediately before the notice is given to the landlord, unless the landlord waives that timing requirement. If the officer received any lease concession or benefit—such as reduced rent or a move-in discount—the value actually received or used must be repaid to the landlord before the officer vacates the unit. All other rights, remedies, and obligations from A.R.S. § 33-1318 continue to apply to both parties.
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Under A.R.S. § 33-1318.01, landlords who receive an early-termination notice from a qualifying law enforcement officer should verify that the written notice references a valid injunction against harassment issued within the thirty days preceding the notice, as the statute sets that as the standard timeframe unless the landlord chooses to waive it. Compliant operators also ensure that any lease concessions or benefits previously extended to the officer—such as discounted rent or waived fees—are repaid in full before the officer vacates the dwelling. The broader framework of A.R.S. § 33-1318 governs the remaining procedural steps, so familiarity with that section is important for handling these terminations properly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1318.01 provides that a law enforcement officer, as defined by A.R.S. § 38-1101, who holds a qualifying injunction against harassment may have the right to end a lease early by following the written-notice process outlined in the statute. The injunction generally must have been issued within the thirty days before notice is given to the landlord, and any lease concessions or benefits actually received or used must be repaid before moving out. Law enforcement officers who believe this provision applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Arizona landlord-tenant law, or review the parallel protections in A.R.S. § 33-1318 for additional context on their rights and obligations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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