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Arizona Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Rights for Renters and Property Owners
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Under A.R.S. 13-3005, Arizona follows one-party consent, so either a tenant or a landlord may record any conversation they personally join without notifying the other party. A landlord has no right to enter a rental unit to install a camera or audio device without the tenant's agreement, and a hidden device there can lead to criminal charges and a privacy lawsuit.
Recording disputes between landlords and tenants are common in Arizona. Whether you are a tenant trying to document maintenance failures or a landlord monitoring your property, understanding the recording laws is essential. Arizona's one-party consent framework under ARS 13-3005 provides the foundation, while the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets the rules for property access and privacy.
This guide covers recording rights for both tenants and landlords in Arizona, including when recording is legal, security camera rules in rental properties, using recordings as evidence in landlord-tenant disputes, and the privacy protections that apply.
Tenant Recording Rights
Recording Conversations With Your Landlord
Under Arizona's one-party consent law, tenants can record any conversation they participate in with their landlord, property manager, or maintenance staff. This includes:
- Phone calls about repairs, rent payments, or lease terms
- In-person conversations during property inspections or walk-throughs
- Text messages and emails (these are already in written form and do not require consent to save)
- Meetings about lease renewal, rent increases, or disputes
- Interactions during move-in and move-out inspections
You do not need to tell your landlord that you are recording. You can use a smartphone, a dedicated voice recorder, or any other device.
Why Tenants Record Landlord Interactions
Recording landlord conversations is common for several practical reasons:
- Documenting repair requests: When you report maintenance issues verbally, a recording proves the landlord was notified, which is relevant under ARS 33-1324 (landlord duty to maintain)
- Proving illegal entry: Arizona law requires landlords to give at least two days' notice before entering a rental unit under ARS 33-1343, except in an emergency, where notice is impracticable, or to act on a repair you requested. Recordings can show unauthorized entry
- Recording harassment: If a landlord is engaging in harassment or retaliation, recordings document the behavior
- Preserving verbal agreements: Any verbal promises about rent reductions, repairs, or lease modifications can be captured
- Move-out inspections: Recording the condition of the unit during move-out protects against unfair security deposit deductions
Recording Other Tenants
You can record conversations with other tenants or neighbors as long as you are participating in the conversation. However:
- You cannot record your neighbor's private conversations from the other side of a wall
- You cannot place recording devices in common areas specifically to capture other tenants' conversations without their knowledge
- Audio recording in shared hallways and common areas may be permissible if there is no reasonable expectation of privacy
Landlord Recording and Surveillance Rights
Security Cameras on Rental Property
Landlords can install security cameras on rental property in certain areas:
Permitted locations:
- Building exteriors and entry points
- Parking lots and garages
- Lobbies and reception areas in multi-unit buildings
- Laundry rooms and other shared common areas
- Stairwells and hallways
Prohibited locations:
- Inside individual rental units (without tenant consent)
- Bathrooms and restrooms (under ARS 13-3019)
- Areas where tenants have a reasonable expectation of privacy
Cameras Inside Rental Units
A landlord cannot enter a tenant's rental unit to install cameras without the tenant's agreement. ARS 33-1343(E) says the landlord "has no other right of access" beyond the listed purposes, a court order, or abandonment. A rental unit is the tenant's private living space, and a hidden camera there can also support an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit.
A landlord who installs hidden cameras inside a rental unit can face criminal charges under:
- ARS 13-3005 (interception of communications, if the device captures conversations the landlord is not present for)
- ARS 13-3019 (a Class 5 felony if the camera records the tenant without consent while undressing, nude, using the bathroom, or in sexual activity)
- ARS 13-1424 (voyeurism, if applicable)
Audio Recording by Landlords
If a landlord's security system includes audio recording capabilities, the one-party consent rules apply. A landlord can record conversations they participate in (such as phone calls or face-to-face discussions with tenants). A landlord cannot use audio surveillance to capture tenant conversations in common areas or hallways without consent from at least one participant.
Monitoring Common Areas
In multi-unit properties, landlords can use video surveillance in common areas for security purposes. Best practices include:
- Posting visible signs notifying tenants and visitors of camera presence
- Limiting cameras to areas where security concerns justify monitoring
- Ensuring cameras do not capture the interior of individual units
- Disabling audio recording in common area cameras unless one-party consent is established
Tenant Security Camera Rights
Installing Cameras in Your Rental Unit
Tenants can generally install security cameras inside their own rental units. However, there are considerations:
- Lease restrictions: Your lease may restrict modifications to the property, including drilling holes for camera mounts. Wireless, adhesive-mounted cameras typically avoid this issue
- Doorbell cameras: Many tenants install video doorbells. Review your lease and HOA rules (if applicable) for restrictions on exterior modifications
- Pointing cameras outward: A camera in your window pointing at the parking lot is generally permissible. A camera aimed directly into another tenant's unit is not
Recording Unauthorized Landlord Entry
One of the most common recording situations for tenants involves documenting unauthorized entry. Under ARS 33-1343, a landlord must:
- Provide at least two days' notice before entering a rental unit and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable (the statute does not require the notice to be in writing, so check your lease; a repair request you make counts as permission to enter for that repair)
- Enter only at reasonable times (typically business hours)
- Enter only for permitted purposes (repairs, inspections, showing the unit to prospective tenants)
If you suspect your landlord is entering your unit without proper notice, a security camera inside your unit can provide evidence. Video of your own unit is generally lawful.
Audio is different. If the camera records sound while you are away, it can capture conversations you are not present for, and ARS 13-3005 makes intercepting those a Class 5 felony unless a participant consents. Turn off the microphone, or limit audio recording to times you are home.
Recording During Eviction Proceedings
Documenting the Eviction Process
If you are facing eviction in Arizona, recording can be valuable at several stages:
- Notices and communications: Record any verbal notices or discussions about the eviction
- Court proceedings: Arizona courts generally allow recording of public court proceedings, but check with the specific court for rules
- Lockout attempts: Under ARS 33-1367, landlords cannot use self-help remedies (changing locks, shutting off utilities) to force a tenant out. Recording evidence of these actions is critical
- Move-out inspection: Record the condition of the unit when you leave
Illegal Eviction Tactics
Arizona law prohibits landlords from:
- Changing locks without following proper legal eviction procedures
- Shutting off utilities to force a tenant to leave
- Removing a tenant's personal property without a court order
- Threatening or intimidating a tenant to force departure
Recording evidence of any of these tactics provides valuable documentation for legal proceedings. Under ARS 33-1367, a tenant subjected to unlawful lockout or utility shutoff can recover up to two months' rent, or twice the tenant's actual damages, whichever is greater.
Using Recordings as Evidence in Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Security Deposit Disputes
Recordings are particularly useful in security deposit disputes. Arizona law under ARS 33-1321 requires landlords, once the tenancy ends, you have returned possession, and you have asked for your deposit, to send an itemized list of deductions and any amount due within 14 days, not counting weekends and legal holidays. A landlord who wrongfully withholds part of the deposit can owe twice the amount withheld.
Video recordings of the unit's condition at move-in and move-out provide clear evidence of:
- The condition of the unit when you took possession
- Any pre-existing damage
- The condition when you vacated
- Whether the landlord's deductions are justified
Repair and Habitability Disputes
Under ARS 33-1324, landlords must maintain rental property in a condition that is fit for habitation. Recordings can document:
- Mold, pest infestations, or structural damage
- Broken HVAC systems, plumbing, or electrical issues
- The landlord's verbal response (or refusal to respond) to repair requests
- The timeline of repair requests and landlord action
Admissibility Standards
Recordings used in Arizona landlord-tenant disputes must meet standard evidence requirements:
- Authentication: Testify that the recording accurately represents what it shows
- Relevance: The recording must relate to the dispute
- Legal compliance: The recording must comply with ARS 13-3005 (one-party consent for audio)
- Preservation: Keep original files unedited with documentation of when and where they were made
Retaliation Protections for Tenants
Arizona Anti-Retaliation Law
Under ARS 33-1381, landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their legal rights. Protected activities include:
- Complaining about code violations to government agencies
- Joining or organizing a tenant union
- Exercising any right under the landlord-tenant act
ARS 33-1381's list of protected activities does not itself include recording an interaction; it covers complaints about code violations, complaints to the landlord about a violation under ARS 33-1324, joining or organizing a tenant union, and complaints under the wage-price stabilization act. If you use a recording to document one of those protected activities, such as a maintenance complaint, and a landlord retaliates against you for the underlying protected activity, that retaliation may still be unlawful. Retaliatory actions include rent increases, decreased services, or eviction proceedings. If one of those follows within six months after your protected complaint, ARS 33-1381(B) presumes it was retaliation, unless you complained after receiving a termination notice; retaliation outside that window is still barred but must be proved without the presumption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I record my landlord in Arizona?
Yes. Under Arizona's one-party consent law (ARS 13-3005), you can record any conversation you participate in with your landlord without telling them. This includes phone calls, in-person meetings, and property inspections. Recordings can document repair requests, harassment, illegal entry, and lease disputes.
Can my landlord put cameras inside my apartment in Arizona?
No. A landlord has no right to enter your unit to install cameras without your agreement (ARS 33-1343), and a hidden camera in your home can support an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit. If it records you undressing, nude, using the bathroom, or in sexual activity, it is a Class 5 felony under ARS 13-3019 (and possibly ARS 13-1424), and a hidden audio device that captures conversations the landlord is not present for violates ARS 13-3005.
Can I install a security camera or doorbell camera at my rental in Arizona?
Generally yes, inside your own unit. Video is the safe part; if the camera records audio while you are away, it can capture conversations you are not present for, which ARS 13-3005 prohibits, so turn off the microphone when you leave. Check your lease for restrictions on exterior modifications if you want to mount a doorbell camera. Wireless, adhesive-mounted cameras typically do not violate lease terms. Do not aim cameras into other tenants' units.
Can I record a move-out inspection in Arizona?
Yes. Recording a move-out inspection is one of the most practical uses of Arizona's one-party consent law for tenants. Video documentation of the unit's condition at move-out provides evidence in security deposit disputes. Keep the original recording unedited.
Can my landlord retaliate against me for recording them in Arizona?
Under ARS 33-1381, landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for specific protected activities, such as complaining about code violations or organizing a tenant union; recording itself is not a listed protected activity. If a landlord raises your rent, decreases services, or files eviction proceedings because of a protected complaint you documented with a recording, that retaliation may be illegal.
Updates
We corrected the landlord-entry notice rule, the security-deposit deadline and double-damages remedy, and the retaliation presumption, and clarified when cameras inside a rental are crimes, including the audio risk of a tenant's own camera recording while they are away.
Independently fact-checked against the cited primary sources; governing law re-checked for recent changes
Corrected the ARS 33-1367 wrongful-lockout damages formula, which had the doubling on the wrong side of the calculation (a tenant recovers up to two months' rent, or twice their actual damages, whichever is greater, not actual damages or twice the monthly rent), and added the habitability statute (ARS 33-1324) to the page's citations list.
Independently fact-checked against the cited primary sources; governing law re-checked for recent changes
Corrected ARS 33-1381: recording an interaction is not itself a listed protected activity that triggers anti-retaliation protection; the statute protects specific complaints and tenant-union activity.
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The Law Behind This Article
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Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13 (Criminal Code), Chapter 30 (EAVESDROPPING AND COMMUNICATIONS)
§ 13-3005Interception of wire, electronic and oral communications; installation of pen register or trap and trace device; classification; exceptionsIn forcecited in 23 of our articles
A. Except as provided in this section and section 13-3012, a person is guilty of a class 5 felony who either: 1. Intentionally intercepts a wire or electronic communication to which he is not a party, or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do, without the consent of either a sender or receiver thereof. 2. Intentionally intercepts a conversation or discussion at which he is not present, or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do, without the consent of a party to such conversation or discussion. 3. Intentionally intercepts the deliberations of a jury or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do. B. Except as provided in sections 13-3012 and 13-3017, a person who intentionally and without lawful authority installs or uses a pen register or trap and trace device on the telephone lines or communications facilities of another person which are utilized for wire or electronic communication is guilty of a class 6 felony.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-31 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 7 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):State v. Morrison (2002) held that 13-3005 criminalizes unlawful interception but provides no exclusionary remedy, so a recording made in violation of it is not automatically inadmissible. State v. Hauss (1984) held the section inapplicable to a police station interview room talk where no reasonable expectation of privacy existed.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Morrison (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2002, 203 Ariz. 489)“…ause it was made without his or her consent in violation of A.R.S. § 13-3005 and 18 U.S.C. § 2511 and was, therefo…”
- State v. Hauss (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1984, 142 Ariz. 159)✓Police secretly recorded an arrested suspect's talk with his girlfriend in a station interview room, after telling her the room was being monitored; the court held there was no reasonable expectation of privacy in that setting, so section 13-3005 did not apply.
- State v. Allgood (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1992, 171 Ariz. 522)“…communication.” (Emphasis added.) See also A.R.S. § 13-3005. (penalizing as a class 5 felony interc…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Arizona Smart Glasses Recording Laws (2026), One-Party Consent States: Complete 2026 Guide, Arizona Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
§ 13-3019Surreptitious photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording or viewing; exemptions; classification; definitionsIn forcecited in 17 of our articles
A. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly photograph, videotape, film, digitally record or by any other means secretly view, with or without a device, another person without that person's consent under either of the following circumstances: 1. In a restroom, bathroom, locker room, bedroom or other location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and the person is urinating, defecating, dressing, undressing, nude or involved in sexual intercourse or sexual contact. 2. In a manner that directly or indirectly captures or allows the viewing of the person's genitalia, buttock or female breast, whether clothed or unclothed, that is not otherwise visible to the public. B. It is unlawful to disclose, display, distribute or publish a photograph, videotape, film or digital recording made in violation of subsection A of this section without the consent or knowledge of the person depicted. C. This section does not apply to: 1.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-23 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 8 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):State of Arizona v. Whytte Dragun Duncan (2024) found a hidden bathroom camera established a fair probability of surreptitious recording under 13-3019, supporting a search warrant. State of Arizona v. Agustin Gonzalez Gongora (2014) contrasted the section with the voyeurism statute, which adds a sexual stimulation element.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State of Arizona v. Agustin Gonzalez Gongora (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2014, 235 Ariz. 178)✓A man crouched behind a shopper in a store and looked up her dress; convicted under the separate voyeurism statute, he argued a 2006 draft amendment made upskirt viewing only a section 13-3019 offense, and the court rejected that reading of the two statutes.
- Tucson Unified School District v. Borek (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2014, 234 Ariz. 364)“…g or recording another person without their consent.” See A.R.S. § 13-3019(A), (D).…”
- State of Arizona v. Whytte Dragun Duncan (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2024, 548 P.3d 1128)✓A foster parent hid a camera inside a USB charger in the bathroom and recorded teenage girls showering and undressing; the court held that even with the unlawfully searched SD card excised, the affidavit showed a fair probability of a section 13-3019 offense.
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Arizona Audio Recording Laws: Complete Guide to Consent Rules, Arizona Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights and HIPAA Rules, Arizona Laws on Recording in Public: What You Can and Cannot Film
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33 (Property), Chapter 10 (ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT), Article 2 (Landlord Obligations)
§ 33-1321Security depositsIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
A. A landlord shall not demand or receive security, however denominated, including prepaid rent in an amount or value of more than one and one-half month's rent. This subsection does not prohibit a tenant from voluntarily paying more than one and one-half month's rent in advance. B. The purpose of all nonrefundable fees or deposits shall be stated in writing by the landlord. Any fee or deposit not designated as nonrefundable is refundable. C. On move in, a landlord shall furnish the tenant with a signed copy of the lease, a move-in form for specifying any existing damages to the dwelling unit and written notification to the tenant that the tenant may be present at the move-out inspection. On request by the tenant, the landlord shall notify the tenant when the landlord's move-out inspection will occur. If the tenant is being evicted for a material and irreparable breach and the landlord has reasonable cause to fear violence or intimidation on the part of the tenant, the landlord has no obligation to conduct a joint move-out inspection with the tenant. D.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-05 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 11 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Lisa v. Strom (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1995, 183 Ariz. 415)“…thheld the sum of $1,994.34 from plaintiffs in violation of A.R.S. § 33-1321(D) and plaintiffs are entitled in an am…”
- Schaefer v. Murphey (Arizona Supreme Court 1982, 131 Ariz. 295)“…lure of Landlord to return security deposit in violation of A.R.S. §§ 33-1321 and 33-1367; b. $132.40 represen…”
- Crum v. Maricopa County (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1997, 190 Ariz. 512)“…45 (App.1995) (interpreting the “may recover” language of A.R.S. § 33-1321(C) as requiring an award of treble dama…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
§ 33-1324Landlord to maintain fit premisesIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
A. The landlord shall: 1. Comply with the requirements of applicable building codes materially affecting health and safety as prescribed in section 9-1303. 2. Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition. 3. Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition. 4. Maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by him. 5. Provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit and arrange for their removal. 6.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-04 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 10 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Thomas v. Goudreault (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1989, 163 Ariz. 159)“…in retaliation for a complaint by a tenant in violation of A.R.S. § 33-1324. The trial court instructed the…”
- Schaefer v. Murphey (Arizona Supreme Court 1982, 131 Ariz. 295)“…in in violation of A.R.S. §§ 33-1361(B) and 33-1324. A.R.S. § 33-1324 defines the duty of the landlord to mai…”
- Sheppard v. Crow-Barker-Paul No. 1 Ltd. Partnership (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1998, 192 Ariz. 539)“…In the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, A.R.S. § 33-1324(A)(1) (Supp.1997) requires landlords to…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33 (Property), Chapter 10 (ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT), Article 3 (Tenant Obligations)
§ 33-1343AccessIn forcecited in 3 of our articles
A. The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or contractors. B. If the tenant notifies the landlord of a service request or a request for maintenance as prescribed in section 33-1341, paragraph 8, the notice from the tenant constitutes permission from the tenant for the landlord to enter the dwelling unit pursuant to subsection D of this section for the sole purpose of acting on the service or maintenance request and the tenant waives receipt of any separate or additional access notice that may be required pursuant to subsection D of this section. C. The landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in case of emergency. D. The landlord shall not abuse the right to access or use it to harass the tenant.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-04 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2022
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Stefanovich v. Anderson (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2016)“…the Andersons on their abuse of access counterclaim under A.R.S. § 33-1343 and awarded them $2,700 (one month’s re…”
- Steinfelt v. American Family (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2022)“…33- 1368(B), that AFE had engaged in abuse of access under A.R.S. §§ 33-1343, -1376, and that AFE was illegally oper…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Arizona Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33 (Property), Chapter 10 (ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT), Article 4 (Remedies)
§ 33-1367Tenant's remedies for landlord's unlawful ouster, exclusion or diminution of servicesIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the premises or wilfully diminishes services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential service to the tenant, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount not more than two months' periodic rent or twice the actual damages sustained by him, whichever is greater. If the rental agreement is terminated the landlord shall return all security recoverable under section 33-1321.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-04 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 8 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2022
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Schaefer v. Murphey (Arizona Supreme Court 1982, 131 Ariz. 295)“…remises; c. $624 for unlawful ouster in violation of A.R.S. § 33-1367. Landlord filed a notice of appe…”
- Thomas v. Goudreault (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1989, 163 Ariz. 159)“…ourt also awarded retaliatory damages of $2,050 pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 33-1367 and 33-1381, attorney’s fees in the amo…”
- Mead, Samuel & Co., Inc. v. Dyar (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1980, 127 Ariz. 565)“…visions of the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. A.R.S. § 33-1367 provides remedies to the tenant for unl…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Arizona Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33 (Property), Chapter 10 (ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT), Article 5 (Retaliatory Action)
§ 33-1381Retaliatory conduct prohibitedIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
A. Except as provided in this section, a landlord may not retaliate by increasing rent or decreasing services or by bringing or threatening to bring an action for possession after any of the following: 1. The tenant has complained to a governmental agency charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building or housing code of a violation applicable to the premises materially affecting health and safety. 2. The tenant has complained to the landlord of a violation under section 33-1324. 3. The tenant has organized or become a member of a tenants' union or similar organization. 4. The tenant has complained to a governmental agency charged with the responsibility for enforcement of the wage-price stabilization act. B. If the landlord acts in violation of subsection A of this section, the tenant is entitled to the remedies provided in section 33-1367 and has a defense in action against him for possession. In an action by or against the tenant, evidence of a complaint within six months prior to the alleged act of retaliation creates a presumption that the landlord's conduct was in retaliation.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-04 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at azleg.gov
Cited in 7 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2022
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Thomas v. Goudreault (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1989, 163 Ariz. 159)“…y the defendant’s conduct. RETALIATORY CONDUCT UNDER A.R.S. § 33-1381 A.R.S. § 33-1381 prohibits a lan…”
- Van Buren Apartments v. Adams (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1984, 145 Ariz. 325)“…iatory conduct on the part of the landlord is prohibited by A.R.S. § 33-1381 which states: “A. Except as prov…”
- Phelps Dodge Corp. v. Galvez (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1985, 146 Ariz. 69)“…retaliatory conduct of the landlord which is prohibited in A.R.S. § 33-1381, which provides: “A. Except as provid…”
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Sources and References
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3005 - Interception of Communications(azleg.gov).gov
- Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act - Title 33 Chapter 10(azleg.gov).gov
- ARS 33-1343 - Access to Dwelling Unit(azleg.gov).gov
- ARS 33-1321 - Security Deposits(azleg.gov).gov
- ARS 33-1381 - Retaliatory Action by Landlord(azleg.gov).gov
- ARS 33-1367 - Landlord Noncompliance and Tenant Remedies(azleg.gov).gov
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3019 - Surreptitious Recording(azleg.gov).gov
- Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1324 - Landlord to Maintain Fit Premises(azleg.gov).gov