Rental Property Rules in Avondale, AZ (2026)
2 verified rental property rules for Avondale, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rental Registration
Every owner of residential rental property in Avondale must register with the Maricopa County Assessor under state law, and the city enforces that duty with civil citations in municipal court, including a $1,000 base fine plus $100 per month for newly acquired unregistered property.
Avondale Rental Property Registration Rule
Some RestrictionsAvondale City Code § 14-390
All owners of residential rental property located within the corporate boundaries of the city shall register with the Maricopa County Assessor the information required by Title 33, Chapter 17, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended, in the manner prescribed by the Maricopa County Assessor.
Repairs & Habitability
Avondale requires every residential rental property to keep plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems in safe working order under City Code Article IV. Heating must reach at least 70 degrees, cooling can't exceed 82 degrees (86 with evaporative cooling), and hot water must run at least 110 degrees. Kitchens need a working oven, range and refrigerator, and the Code Compliance Division enforces it.
Avondale Rental Property Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsAvondale City Code Sec. 14-240(a)-(b) (Residential Rental Property - General)
(a)All buildings both existing and new and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All equipment, devices or safeguards which are required by this chapter or any other City Code shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.(b)Every plumbing system, electrical system, heating and cooling system, ventilating system, fixture and appliance shall be properly i...
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