Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1381 prohibits landlord retaliation for a narrow set of tenant actions, but Phoenix has no Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance like Los Angeles or Seattle covering broader landlord harassment behavior.
ARS 33-1381 makes it unlawful to retaliate after a tenant's good-faith complaint to a government agency, exercise of a legal right, or organization with other tenants. Remedies under ARS 33-1367 and 33-1381 include termination of the lease, recovery of possession, actual damages, and reasonable attorney fees. The statute does not reach harassment outside retaliation: repeated unannounced entry, threats, utility shutoffs, or coercive buyout offers fall under separate provisions or general tort law. Phoenix has no comprehensive TAHO. Tenants experiencing harassment should document incidents, send certified-mail demand letters, and consult Community Legal Services or the Arizona Tenants Advocates.
Retaliation triggers ARS 33-1381 remedies. Unauthorized entry violates ARS 33-1343, and unlawful utility shutoff or lockout under ARS 33-1364 entitles the tenant to two months' rent or twice actual damages, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees.
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