Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.01
Discrimination due to familial status
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In this article, a discriminatory act is committed because of familial status if the act is committed because the person who is the subject of discrimination is: 1. Pregnant. 2. Domiciled with an individual younger than eighteen years of age in regard to whom the person either: (a) Is the parent or legal custodian. (b) Has the written permission of the parent or legal custodian for domicile with that person. 3. In the process of obtaining legal custody of an individual younger than eighteen years of age.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq. § 41-1491.01, Arizona law defines a specific set of circumstances that constitute discrimination based on familial status. A discriminatory act falls into this category when it targets someone because they are pregnant, because they live with a minor child as a parent, legal custodian, or with written custodial permission, or because they are in the process of obtaining legal custody of a child under eighteen. This definition establishes the protected class of 'familial status' for purposes of the broader fair housing article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq. § 41-1491.01 generally ensure that their rental policies, screening criteria, and communications do not treat applicants or residents differently based on pregnancy, the presence of minor children in the household, or an ongoing custody proceeding. Compliant operators review their occupancy standards, advertising language, and application processes to confirm that none of these familial-status characteristics serve as a basis for adverse decisions. Maintaining consistent, documented criteria applied equally to all applicants is a common practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq. § 41-1491.01 identifies pregnancy, living with a minor child under a parental or custodial arrangement, and pursuing legal custody as protected characteristics under Arizona's fair housing framework. Tenants or applicants who believe they have been denied housing, subjected to different terms, or otherwise treated adversely because of one of these characteristics may have grounds to raise a fair housing violation. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Arizona Attorney General's Civil Rights Division, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for information about available options.
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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