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Question: I rented a home for almost 8 years. We were never offered any carpet cleaning or paint the entire time we were there. The landlord about a year ago said they would give us paint but only with a new year lease. I heard that they are required to offer carpet cleaning and paint every 2-3 years. They are trying to charge us now that we've moved for carpet cleaning and new paint. Are they able to do that when we got nothing the whole time?

Answer: Yes. The Act requires: The landlord shall:(2) Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition. ARS Sec. 33-1324(A)(2).The landlord shall (3) Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition. The Act does not require the landlord to: (1) paint the walls, (2) replace or clean the carpet, In some cases a landlord may do all or some of those things, but the Act does not require it. Tenants are required to pay for damages done to the property the landlord may have a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement.