Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1405
Settlement of disputed claim or right
Operative Text
A claim or right arising under this chapter or on a rental agreement, if disputed in good faith, may be settled by agreement.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1405, when a claim or right arising from Arizona's residential landlord-tenant law or a rental agreement is genuinely disputed, the parties involved are permitted to resolve that dispute through a mutually reached agreement. This provision recognizes that not every disagreement needs to proceed to formal legal action, as long as the dispute is raised in good faith. The rule applies to claims rooted in the broader statutory framework established by A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq.
Plain English — not legal advice.
A.R.S. § 33-1405 means that property owners and managers who face a genuine, good-faith dispute with a tenant over a claim or right under the lease or Arizona's residential landlord-tenant statutes have a recognized avenue to resolve the matter by mutual agreement. Compliant operators typically document any settlement reached in writing, clearly identifying the disputed claim and the agreed resolution. Keeping records of good-faith negotiations and written agreements can help demonstrate that any settlement under A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. was reached transparently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1405 establishes that tenants who have a genuine, good-faith dispute over a claim or right under their rental agreement or Arizona's landlord-tenant law may resolve that dispute through a negotiated agreement with their landlord. This provision, part of the A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. framework, does not require tenants to accept any particular settlement, and tenants retain the option to pursue other enforcement paths, such as filing a complaint with a relevant local agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization. Understanding this provision can help tenants recognize when a negotiated resolution is available and what formal alternatives exist if an agreement cannot be reached.
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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