3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
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Arizona state law (ARS 33-1329, reinforced by SB 1350 in 2022) preempts all local rent control ordinances. Neither Pima County nor any municipality in Arizona may impose rent caps, rent stabilization, or rent increase limitations. Landlords may raise rent without limit upon proper notice at the end of a lease term.
Arizona does not require just cause for eviction and state law preempts local just-cause eviction ordinances. Landlords in Pima County may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice without stating a reason. Fixed-term leases end at their expiration without cause required for non-renewal.
Pima County does not require landlords to register rental properties with the county. Arizona law does not mandate a statewide rental registration program. Landlords must comply with the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and file rental income on state and federal taxes, but no county-level rental license or registration fee applies.
4 cities in Pima County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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