Landlord Entry Laws in Arizona

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Arizona?

Under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343, landlords in Arizona must give at least 48 hours' advance notice before entering your rental unit for non-emergency purposes. The statute does not require the notice to be in writing, though written notice is better practice.

Even with proper notice, entry is restricted to reasonable hours.

What is your landlord allowed to enter for in Arizona?

Under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343, permitted entry reasons in Arizona include:

• Repairs and maintenance
• Inspections
• Showing to prospective tenants
• Showing to prospective buyers
• Agreed-upon services
• Emergencies

What counts as an emergency in Arizona?

Emergency entry permitted without notice; statute does not define 'emergency' (fires, floods, and similar immediate threats qualify). Separately, a tenant's service or maintenance request acts as consent to enter for that request, waiving the 2-day notice.

What are your remedies if your landlord enters without notice in Arizona?

If your landlord violates entry rules in Arizona, your remedies under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343 may include:

• Court order stopping future violations (injunction)
• Right to terminate the lease
• Actual damages
• Statutory damages (fixed by statute)

In practice, start by documenting the unauthorized entry (photos, texts, a written log), then send a written objection citing the statute. If violations continue, consult a local tenant-rights attorney or your state's housing court.

Important Arizona-specific notes

Arizona requires 2 days (48 hours) notice for non-emergency entry; during reasonable times only. Applies under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. § 33-1376 grants the tenant injunctive relief, lease termination, and actual damages of not less than one month's rent for landlord abuse of the access right.