Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

questions & answers

Question: If I accidentally put a hole in our garage door who is responsible to fix it?

Answer: As you accidentally put a hole in the garage door, you may want to fix the garage door. There is nothing in the statute under Arizona law that requires the landlord to fix damage done by the tenant. A landlord is required to do the following under Arizona law. A.R.S. §§ 33-1322 – 1324.
 •Provide the tenant with the name and address of the property’s owner and manager
 •Provide the tenant with a free copy of the Arizona Landlord and Tenant Act
 •Provide the tenant with a signed copy of the lease
 •Provide the tenant with possession of the residence
 •Comply with applicable building codes
 •Make necessary repairs so that the residence is habitable
 •Keep common areas clean •Maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment
 •Provide for the removal of trash
 •Supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water You may wish to look at the Arizona Revised Statutes for more clarification as this is only a sample. You may also to consult with an attorney.