General information, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant rules change, and cities and counties can add their own. Check the current statute and local ordinances, and talk to a licensed attorney before you act.
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The short version
- There is no statewide cap on rent increases.
- A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained to a government agency or the landlord or joined a tenant group, and a landlord action within six months is presumed retaliatory.
- No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy.
Arizona has no statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases. The lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase in practice follows the 30 day notice used to end the tenancy.
Arizona rent increase notice at a glance
| Rule | Arizona | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Notice before a rent increase | No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy. | Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule) |
| Statewide cap on increases | There is no statewide cap on rent increases. | A.R.S. section 33-1329 |
| Retaliation protection | A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained to a government agency or the landlord or joined a tenant group, and a landlord action within six months is presumed retaliatory. | A.R.S. section 33-1381 |
How much notice to give
Give the notice in writing, keep a copy and record how and when it was delivered.
Notice before a rent increase. No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy. (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule))
Fixed-term leases
During a fixed-term lease, rent usually stays as written until the term ends unless the lease itself allows an increase. Plan increases for the renewal.
Caps that limit the increase
Statewide cap on increases. There is no statewide cap on rent increases. (A.R.S. section 33-1329)
Rent control status. Cities, including charter cities, and towns have no power to control rent on private residential property. (A.R.S. section 33-1329)
Timing and retaliation
Retaliation protection. A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained to a government agency or the landlord or joined a tenant group, and a landlord action within six months is presumed retaliatory. (A.R.S. section 33-1381)
Mistakes to avoid
- Raising rent during a fixed term without a clause that allows it.
- Sending the notice by text or email when the lease or the law calls for written delivery another way.
- Increasing rent right after a repair request or complaint.
- Not keeping proof of when the notice was delivered.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Arizona rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Arizona attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule)
- A.R.S. section 33-1329
- A.R.S. section 33-1381
Official sources
Arizona forms for this topic
Letters and checklists for this topic
- Notice of Rent Increase · PDF or Word
- Rent Increase Letter · PDF or Word
- Lease Renewal Letter · PDF or Word
The parts people misread.
How much notice is needed to raise rent in Arizona?
No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy. Source: Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule).
Is there a cap on rent increases in Arizona?
There is no statewide cap on rent increases. Source: A.R.S. section 33-1329.
Can a rent increase count as retaliation in Arizona?
A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained to a government agency or the landlord or joined a tenant group, and a landlord action within six months is presumed retaliatory. Source: A.R.S. section 33-1381.