Arizona House Bill HB2673

Arizona 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/7/23

Caption

Tenant early termination; servicemembers

Impact

If enacted, HB 2673 will enhance the rights of servicemembers in Arizona by allowing them to exit rental agreements without incurring penalties when faced with mandatory relocations due to military duties. This change acknowledges the unique challenges faced by servicemembers and aims to provide them with greater housing security. It also establishes specific guidelines for both tenants and landlords, which may help reduce potential disputes related to lease terminations under such circumstances.

Summary

House Bill 2673 aims to amend the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by introducing provisions that allow servicemember tenants to terminate their rental agreements under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill addresses situations where a servicemember receives military orders that require them to vacate civilian housing and occupy government quarters. The bill establishes clear criteria that servicemembers must meet to qualify for early termination, including providing written notice to their landlords and documentation of their military orders.

Contention

There may be points of contention around the specifics of the requirements laid out in the bill, particularly regarding the documentation that must be submitted for early termination. Landlords may express concerns about the administrative burden and potential financial implications of having to adjust their rental agreements or face loss of future rent. Additionally, discussions could arise regarding the balance between landlord interests and the need to accommodate the housing rights of servicemembers, particularly in cases where the termination is due to military orders.