Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1412
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A. A person has notice of a fact if he has actual knowledge of it, has received a notice or notification of it or from all the facts and circumstances known to him at the time in question he has reason to know that it exists. A person "knows" or "has knowledge" of a fact if he has actual knowledge of it. B. A person "notifies" or "gives" a notice or notification to another by taking steps reasonably calculated to inform the other in ordinary course whether or not the other actually comes to know of it. A person "receives" a notice or notification when it comes to his attention, or in the case of the landlord, it is delivered in hand or mailed by registered or certified mail to the place of business of the landlord through which the rental agreement was made or at any place held out by him as the place for receipt of the communication or delivered to any individual who is designated as an agent by section 33-1432 or, in the case of the tenant, it is delivered in hand to the tenant or mailed by registered or certified mail to him at the place held out by him as the place for receipt of the communication or, in the absence of such designation, to his last known place of residence other than the landlord's mobile home or space, if known. If notice is mailed by registered or certified mail, the tenant or landlord is deemed to have received such notice on the date the notice is actually received by him or five days after the date the notice is mailed, whichever occurs first. C. "Notice" knowledge or a notice or notification received by an organization is effective for a particular transaction from the time it is brought to the attention of the individual conducting the transaction and in any event from the time it would have been brought to his attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence, but such knowledge shall be subject to proof.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1412, Arizona law establishes what it means to have, give, and receive notice in the context of residential tenancies. A person is considered to have notice of a fact not only when they have direct knowledge of it, but also when surrounding circumstances would give a reasonable person reason to know it exists. When notice is sent by registered or certified mail, the law treats it as received either on the date it is actually received or five days after mailing, whichever comes first.
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A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1412 sets out the methods by which landlords are considered to have properly given or received notice. Compliant operators generally send formal notices to tenants by registered or certified mail or hand delivery, and they maintain a clearly identified business address or designated agent—as described under § 33-1432—where tenant communications can be received. Keeping records of mailing dates and delivery confirmations helps document that notice obligations were met under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1412, tenants have defined rights regarding how notice must be delivered to them and how they are deemed to have received it. A tenant is generally considered to have received notice when it is hand-delivered or when a registered or certified letter arrives—or, if earlier, five days after it was mailed to their last known address. Tenants who believe a landlord failed to provide proper notice under this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what options may be available to them.
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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