Goodyear's Rental Property Rules: The Rules That Matter

Goodyear maintains 107 local ordinances across all categories, and 3 of those deal specifically with rental property rules. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Goodyear falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Rental Registration

Goodyear does not currently require landlords to register rental properties with the city. Arizona state law (ARS §33-1902) requires landlords to register with the Arizona Department of Revenue and provide contact information to the county assessor. Goodyear follows Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARS Title 33, Chapter 10) for rental regulations. No local rent control or rental licensing programs exist.

Key details: City Registration: Not required. State Registration: ARS §33-1902 with county assessor. Rent Control: Prohibited by ARS §33-1329. Governing Law: ARS Title 33, Chapter 10. Contact: (623) 932-3200 Code Compliance.

While Goodyear has no local rental registration requirement, failure to register with the Maricopa County Assessor under ARS §33-1902 may affect a landlord's ability to pursue eviction actions. Rental properties must meet city property maintenance and building code standards. Code Compliance at (623) 932-3200 enforces property conditions at rental properties through nuisance and property maintenance provisions.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Goodyear gives residents more flexibility on rental registration.

Rent Control

Arizona law (ARS 33-1329) prohibits rent control. Landlords in Goodyear may set and raise rents without limits. No municipality in Arizona can impose rent stabilization.

Key details: Rent Control: Prohibited by ARS 33-1329. Rent Increases: No limits. Notice: Required before increase. State Law: ARS Title 33, Chapter 10.

Not applicable — rent control is prohibited by state law.

The rules around rent control in Goodyear lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

Just Cause Eviction

Goodyear has no just cause eviction requirement. Arizona law allows landlords to terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days notice without providing a reason. The AZ Landlord and Tenant Act governs eviction procedures.

Key details: Just Cause: Not required. Month-to-Month: 30 days notice to terminate. Self-Help: Illegal. State Law: ARS 33-1375.

Illegal self-help evictions result in tenant remedies including damages.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Goodyear gives residents more flexibility on just cause eviction.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, Goodyear gives residents more room on rental property rules. 3 of the 3 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

Keep in mind that Goodyear can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.