Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

questions & answers

Question: Can the landlord put a lock on ac unit

Answer: Under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord is required to (among other things) “comply with the requirements of applicable building codes materially affecting health and safety”; “make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition”; “maintain in good and safe working order and condition all ... air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances ... supplied or required to be supplied by him”; and “supply ... reasonable air-conditioning or cooling where such units are installed and offered, when required by seasonal weather conditions” (A.R.S. 33-1324). If you believe that your landlord is in violation of this obligation, then you may wish to speak with a legal advocate. There are links to free and low-cost legal services on this website (at http://www.azlawhelp.org/accessToJustice).