Rent control rules in Tempe, AZ — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Arizona prohibits rent control statewide under ARS 33-1329. Tempe cannot impose rent stabilization, rent caps, or mandatory relocation assistance for rent increases. Landlords may raise rent to any amount with proper notice (30 days for month-to-month tenancies). The only restriction is that rent increases cannot be retaliatory.
Arizona law (ARS 33-1329) explicitly prohibits cities and towns from enacting rent control ordinances. Tempe cannot impose rent stabilization, rent caps, mandatory relocation assistance for rent increases, or any other form of rent regulation. Landlords may raise rent to any amount at lease renewal or with 30 days' notice for month-to-month tenancies. Rent increases cannot be retaliatory (ARS 33-1381) — they cannot be imposed in response to a tenant exercising legal rights such as filing complaints or requesting repairs. Tempe's proximity to ASU creates significant rental market demand, and rent increases in the area have been substantial in recent years. The city does not have the authority to address market-rate rent increases through regulation. Tenants experiencing difficulty affording rent may seek assistance through Tempe Community Action Agency or other local assistance programs.
Retaliatory rent increases are prohibited under ARS 33-1381. Landlords must provide proper notice before increases.
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