Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1341
Tenant to maintain dwelling unit
Operative Text
The tenant shall: 1. Comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building codes materially affecting health and safety. 2. Keep that part of the premises that he occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permit. 3. Dispose from his dwelling unit all ashes, rubbish, garbage and other waste in a clean and safe manner. 4. Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant as clean as their condition permits. 5. Use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances including elevators in the premises. 6. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so. 7. Conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb his neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises. 8. Promptly notify the landlord in writing of any situation or occurrence that requires the landlord to provide maintenance or make repairs or otherwise requires the landlord to take action as prescribed in section 33-1324.
A.R.S. § 33-1341 sets out a list of maintenance and conduct obligations that tenants must meet during their tenancy in Arizona. These obligations cover cleanliness, proper waste disposal, careful use of utilities and appliances, avoiding damage to the property, and behaving in ways that do not disturb neighbors. The provision also requires tenants to give written notice to their landlord when a condition arises that calls for repairs or other action under the landlord's own maintenance duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1341, compliant property operators typically document the condition of a unit at move-in and move-out to establish a baseline against which tenant-caused damage or neglect can be measured. Operators generally maintain clear written channels—such as a designated email address or maintenance portal—so that tenants can easily fulfill the written-notice requirement the statute imposes. When a tenant fails to meet the obligations listed in § 33-1341, that failure can be relevant to lease-enforcement proceedings, security-deposit disputes, or termination-for-cause actions under Arizona landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1341 defines the housekeeping, conduct, and notification duties that Arizona tenants are expected to meet throughout their tenancy. One obligation worth noting is the requirement to notify the landlord in writing when a repair or maintenance issue arises—keeping a copy of that written notice can be important if a dispute later develops about whether the landlord received timely notice. Tenants who believe a landlord is using an alleged § 33-1341 violation improperly—for example, as a pretext for retaliation or an improper deduction—may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Arizona residential landlord-tenant law.
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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