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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1439
rental property; dog breeds
Purpose
Precludes a landlord from prohibiting specific breeds or types of dogs, if the landlord
allows a tenant to house a dog in or on the tenant's premises.
Background
The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Landlord/Tenant Act) governs the
rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlord and tenant. A landlord may adopt
rules and regulations intended to promote the safety or welfare of the tenants. Adopted rules and
regulations must apply to all tenants in a fair manner. The Landlord/Tenant Act prohibits certain
provisions from being included in a rental agreement, including an agreement that the tenant must:
1) waive or forgo rights established by the Landlord/Tenant Act; 2) pay a landlord's attorney fees,
except as specified; and 3) pay or be penalized for summoning emergency assistance. A prohibited
provision that is included in a rental agreement is unenforceable. If a landlord includes a prohibited
provision in a rental agreement, a tenant may recover damages of up to two months' rent (A.R.S.
ยงยง 33-1302; 33-1315 and 33-1342).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Precludes a landlord, if the landlord allows a tenant to house a dog in or on the tenant's
premises, from prohibiting specific breeds or types of dogs.
2. Makes technical and conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 7, 2024
MG/JC/cs