This PACKET includes:
1. Comparison Chart
Compares the features of the:
• Free Lease,
• $199 Lease, and
• Custom-Drafted Lease
2. Free Lease Form
Five page free lease form
3. Instructions
Twelve pages of instructions for the Free Lease
Form, Addenda, and Forms
4. Addenda
Federal Lead-Based Paint Addendum
Federal Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet
State Pool Safety Notice
State Foreclosure Addendum
5. Forms
Move-in/Move-out Property Inspection form
5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
10-Day Notice of Material Noncompliance
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COMPARISON
CHART
Look at the following Comparison Chart to ensure that the FREE
Lease will fit your needs. If not, you may want to look at the
additional features included with the $199 Lease. For the very best
Arizona Lease, consider the Custom-Drafted Lease.
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FEATURE COMPARISON
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LEASE: FEATURE Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
All “notices” AND “special provisions” required by
Arizona law
U U U
In PDF format with fields that can be entered onscreen and
saved to unique file name
W U U
Includes complete instructions U U U
Includes only the provisions applicable to you and your
rental properties
W W U
Drop-down menu of Owners W W U (if needed)
Complies with out-of-state residential landlord
requirement
U U U
Owner managed or Manager managed U U U
Drop-down menu of Managers W W U (if needed)
Drop-down menu of rental property addresses W W U (if needed)
Occupants listed by name U U U
List of personal property included (e.g., appliances) U U U
Personal property items custom-drafted to your facts W W U
Fixed-Term OR Month-to-Month tenancy
U U U
Rent Concession provision (Landlord’s choice: in Lease or in
separate addendum)
W W U
Daily Late Fee provision
U U U
Notice Fee (allows Landlord to charge fee for 5-Day Notice
or other Tenant default notice)
W U U
Hourly Cleaning, Maintenance & Repairs Fee W U U
Drive-by Fee W W U
Missed Appointment Fee W W U
Returned Check Fee U U U
Maximum security deposit reminder on form U U U
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LEASE: FEATURE (continued) Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Purpose of nonrefundable fees/charges stated in lease as
required by law
U U U
Homeowners association (HOA) provision U U U (if needed)
Tenant must pay for HOA violations W U U (if needed)
Lead-Based Paint provision
- Includes separate Lead-Based Paint Addendum
- Includes separate Lead-Based Paint pamphlet
U U U (if needed)
Private pool provision
- Includes pool notice required by state law
- Pool maintenance done by Landlord or Tenant
U U U (if needed)
Yard maintenance done by Landlord or Tenant U U U
Tenant responsible for damage caused by Tenant
U U U
Tenant responsible for replacement value of damaged items,
without proration or depreciation.
W U U
Tenant responsible for damage caused by Tenant, occupants,
guests, and criminal acts
W U U
Includes bedbug notice required by state law U U U (if needed)
Includes disclosure regarding Arizona broker or salesperson
license
U U U (if needed)
Tenant accepts property in current condition
(as long as property is habitable)
U U U
Defines “normal wear and tear”
U U U
Requires Tenant to give telephonic notice of emergency
repair issues AND written notice
U U U
No sublet, assignment or transfer without Landlord’s consent U U U
Requires renter’s insurance
U U U
Includes abandonment provision and allows Landlord to
dispose of personal property if value thereof is less than cost
to move, store and sell
U U U
Room for “special terms” U U U
Signature line for Landlord as an individual and if Landlord
is an LLC or corporation
U U U
Only the signature
line you need
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LEASE: FEATURE (continued) Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Attorney's fees provision
U U U
Expanded Attorney’s fees provision with additional
language favorable to Landlord
W U U
Attorney’s fees provision with custom language for Landlord W W U
Rent payable via mail or other method U U U
Rent payable via direct deposit (with special language)
U U U
Includes provision that limits the number of vehicles that
may be parked on rental property
W U U
Includes provisions for keys, garage door openers, gated
community access devices, and fees to be charged if
damaged or not returned
W U
U
Conduct by Tenant that is “Not Permitted” on the first page
of Lease
W U U
Guaranty of Lease provision (allows Landlord to required
personal guaranty; Example: parents signing Guaranty for
college student/Tenant)
W U U
Death of Tenant provision (limits Landlord’s liability
regarding release of personal property)
W U U
Provision making other amounts due under the Lease
collectable as “rent”
W U U
Ability to raise rent in a fixed-term lease if rental tax
increases during lease term
W U U
Partial payment provision (allows, but does not obligate
Landlord to take partial payment; sets forth how partial
payments applied to amounts due)
W U U
Deposit provision (no interest paid to Tenant; Landlord can
put into interest bearing account and keep interest) W U U
“Instructions” explain why Landlord should collect only
one deposit, the security deposit, and no other deposits,
including pet deposits, cleaning deposits, key deposits, etc.)
W U U
Utilities provision (disconnection of any utilities, for any
reason, is a breach)
W U U
Phone provision (requires Tenant to have or get phone and to
provide Landlord with current phone number)
W U U
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LEASE: FEATURE (continued) Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Extensive personal property provision (addresses Tenant’s
personal property during tenancy, after normal termination,
after eviction, after abandonment, & after death of a Tenant)
W W U
Extensive disclosure provision W U U
Option to allow or not allow pets W U U
Option for Landlord to terminate tenancy if fire or casualty
damage over $1,000
W W U
Restrictions: no smoking, no waterbeds, no trampolines, and
more
W U U
(as desired by
Landlord)
Landlord’s Rules and Regulations provision W W U (if needed)
Crime Free provision
W U U
Guest Rent provision
W U U
Continuous Occupancy provision
W U U
Extensive list of Tenant obligation at move-out W U U
Holdover Rent provision W U U
Liquidated Damages provision (for specific Tenant defaults) W U U
Admissibility of evidence at trial provision W U U
Authorization to release information (gives Landlord a
contractual right to release favorable or unfavorable
information about Tenant to others)
W U U
Lease may be signed in counterparts W U U
Digital copy of Lease enforceable without original
W U U
Disclosure of agency relationship of Manager W W U
Waiver of jury trial
W U U
Notice provision (notice to one Tenant is notice to all
Tenants)
W U U
Vehicles provision (restrictions on number, size, weight,
parking, storage, etc.)
W W U
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LEASE: FEATURE (continued) Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Early termination provision (specific amount payable if
Tenant breaks fixed-term lease)
W W U
“Material Noncompliance” defined W W U
Performance under protest provision W W U
1 hour consultation, good for 1 year
W W U
SEPARATE FORMS/NOTICES INCLUDED Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Forms are in PDF format with fields that can be entered
onscreen and saved to unique file name
U U U
Lead-Based Paint pamphlet U U U
Private Pool Safety Notice required by state law U U U
Move-in Inspection form U U U
Notice of Termination (for use by tenant at end of tenancy;
requires Tenant’s forwarding address)
W U U
Rental Hold Agreement (used by landlord to “hold” unit for
a period time; amount paid by tenant forfeited if tenant does
not take possession)
W U U
Lease Extension form W U U
5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
U U U
5-Day Notice re: Health & Safety W U U
10-Day Notice of Material Noncompliance
U U U
Notice of Abandonment W U U
Notice of Immediate Termination (material and irreparable
breach)
W W U
Option to Purchase Agreement W U U
Tenant Application form W W U
Tenant Information Sheet W W U
Adverse Action notice (for use when denying tenant
application because of credit or other reason)
W W U
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SEPARATE FORMS/NOTICES INCLUDED (continued) Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Partial Payment Agreement W W U
Parking Violation notice W W U
Multiple Purpose notice W W U
Notice of Termination (by landlord; 3 separate reasons) W W U
Demand for Possession notice W W U
Itemized List of Deductions from Deposit (also known as
Disposition of Deposit form)
W W U
Judgment Information Sheet (for recording judgment in
county recorder’s office)
W W U
Post-Judgment Notice to Tenant W W U
SEPARATE ADDENDA Free
Lease
$199
Lease
Custom Lease
$650 or $695
Each addendum is in PDF format with fields that can be
entered onscreen and saved to unique file name
U U U
Lead-Based Paint Addendum (federal law) U U U
Guaranty of Lease
W U U
Pet Addendum (allows for “pet rent” and nonrefundable
fee)
W U U
Personal Property Addendum (limits landlord’s duty to
repair or replace)
W W U
Special Terms Addendum (lets landlord add other terms on
this addendum)
W U U
Foreclosure Addendum
U U U
Rent Concession Addendum (includes recapture of rent
concession upon default by tenant)
W W U
Security Deposit Installment Agreement W W U
Tenant Maintenance Addendum (tenant responsible for first
$25, $50 or $75 of repairs)
W W U
Shared Utilities Addendum W W U
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FREE LEASE
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ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT
Tenant agrees to pay Rent to Landlord during the Term hereof in exchange for use of the Premises, pursuant
to the terms below. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
Landlord/Owner:
(Name, address, and phone num ber)
G The Owner of the Premises IS NOT an out-of-state Owner.
G The Owner of the Premises IS an out-of-state Owner and the “Statutory Agent” for Owner is:
(Name, address, and phone num ber)
Manager:
(Name, address, and phone num ber)
G Same as Landlord/Owner
Tenant(s):
(Person(s) who have signed below. Tenants, whether one or more, herein referred to as Tenant)
Occupant(s):
(Persons, other than Tenant, who are authorized to occupy the Premises, but who have not signed this Agreement, e.g., children)
Premises:
including appliances, fixtures and the following personal property:
G range/oven, G refrigerator, G microwave oven, G clothes washer, G clothes dryer
G dishwasher, G Other ______________________________________________
Term: G Month-to-month: Tenancy shall be Month-to-Month.
G Fixed-Term Lease: Tenancy shall begin and end .
Rent: $ , plus monthly taxes of $ , for total of $ per month,
is due and must be received by Landlord on or before the first (1
st
) day of each month.
Late Fee: $ per day beginning on the day of the month.
Deposit/Fees: Security Deposit: $ (Security Deposit cannot exceed one and one-half month’s rent)
Nonrefundable cleaning fee: $ Nonrefundable redecorating fee: $
Utilities: Tenant shall pay for all utilities, except that Landlord shall pay for:
G Electricity, G Gas, G Water, G Sewer, G Trash, G Pest Control, G Other ________
HOA: G The Premises is in a homeowners association (see “HOA,” below).
Lead-Based Paint: G The Premises were built before 1978 (Lead-Paint Addendum MUST be attached).
Foreclosure: G This Premises is undergoing foreclosure (MUST give tenant information in A.R.S. § 33-1331).
R/E License: G One or more of the Owners of the Premises has an Arizona real estate license.
Yard Maintenance: G Landlord G Tenant is responsible for yard maintenance (see "Maintenance," below).
Pool: G The Premises has a swimming pool (Private Pool Safety Notice MUST be attached)
G Landlord G Tenant is responsible for pool maintenance and chemicals
Bedbugs: G The Premises DOES NOT have bedbugs (see “Notices required...,” below).
(Premises CANNOT be rented if Premises is currently infested with bedbugs)
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1. Definitions. In addition to the foregoing terms, the following terms have special meaning:
a. Applicable Laws - federal, state law and county laws and local city or town ordinances.
b. Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (referred to herein as the "Act"), A.R.S. §§ 33-1301
to 33-1381, state law that applies to the rental of dwellings in Arizona.
c. CC&R's - Covenants, conditions and restrictions.
d. HOA - homeowners’ association.
e. HOA Rules - rules and/or regulations adopted by a homeowners’ association.
f. Pool - private or community swimming pool; also includes spas and above-ground pools.
g. Statutory Agent - a person who lives in Arizona and is authorized to accept service of legal notices
on behalf of Owner, pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1902(B).
h. YOU or YOUR - Tenant, Occupants, and/or invitees (i.e., visitors or guests).
2. Notices required by law to be given to Tenant.
a. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1319(A), Tenant may obtain information about bedbugs and in A.R.S.
§ 33-1319(A) and at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_bug. Note: if a current bedbug infestation exists,
Landlord cannot enter into a rental agreement until the infestation is eliminated.
b. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1321(C), Tenant may be present during the move-out inspection.
c. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1322(A), the Owner or the Owner's agent and the person authorized to
receive service of process, notices and/or demands is MANAGER.
d. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1322(B), Tenant may obtain a free copy of the Arizona Residential Landlord
and Tenant Act from the Arizona Department of Housing’s website: http://www.azhousing.gov/
3. Notices. All notices provided for herein or by the Act shall be in writing and shall be delivered to Landlord
at the address set forth above and to Tenant: (a) at the Premises, (b) at Tenant's work place, or (3) to any
other alternate address (if applicable) provided in writing by Tenant to Landlord. All notices shall be sent
by certified mail, or personally delivered, or as otherwise provided in A.R.S. § 33-1313.
4. Condition of the Premises. Tenant has examined the Premises before signing this Agreement or had
the opportunity to examine the Premises before signing this Agreement and has consciously declined to
examine the Premises before signing this Agreement. Tenant taking possession of the Premises shall
be conclusive evidence that the Premises were habitable at the commencement of tenancy. Tenant is
satisfied with the condition of the Premises as they exist on the date Tenant signs this Agreement. Tenant
agrees that there are no pre-existing damages to the Premises, except as noted on the Move-In
Inspection Form. Tenant is responsible for providing a list of Premises defects/damages (e.g., carpet
stained, drapes torn, etc.) to Landlord within five days after signing this Agreement. A Move-In Inspection
Form has been provided to Tenant specifically for this purpose.
5. Give notice of defects. Tenant shall provide immediate telephonic notice to Landlord regarding mold,
leaks or moisture and, thereafter, provide written notice to Landlord thereof. For all other defects in/on
the Premises that are not Tenant's responsibility to repair/maintain, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing
within five days. Failure to notify and/or timely notify Landlord shall subject Tenant to liability for damages
sustained by Landlord as a result thereof.
6. Repairs, Alterations and Improvements. Tenant SHALL NOT paint any portion of the interior or exterior
of the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent. Tenant SHALL NOT make any repairs,
alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
7. No Sublet, Assignment or Transfer. Tenant shall not sublet the Premises or any Part thereof. Tenant
shall not assign or transfer all or any interest in this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in writing, if
Landlord consents to any sub sublease, assignment, or transfer, such consent shall not release Tenant
from any liability hereunder.
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8. Renter’s Insurance. Tenant agrees to obtain insurance, at Tenant's expense, to insure against theft,
property damage/loss, personal injury and other normal insurable risks that expose Tenant to financial
liability. Landlord shall not be responsible for any of YOUR personal property that is lost, stolen,
damaged or destroyed, regardless of the cause; Tenant hereby assumes the risk of all said losses.
9. Tenant Maintenance. The party responsible for specific types of maintenance is specified above.
a. Pool Maintenance.
i. If Landlord is responsible for (or arranging and paying for) pool and/or spa (“Pool”) maintenance,
Tenant is nevertheless responsible for maintaining the proper water level in the Pool and for
cleaning of the Pool after storms and “as needed” between regularly scheduled maintenance.
ii. If Tenant is responsible for pool and/or spa (“Pool”) maintenance, then Tenant shall be responsible
for all Pool cleaning and maintenance, including purchasing and adding chemicals when needed.
Tenant shall keep the Pool and Pool equipment clean and free from dirt, debris, algae, and any
other condition that detracts from the function or appearance of the Pool.
b. Yard Maintenance.
i. If Landlord is responsible for (or arranging and paying for) yard maintenance, Tenant is
nevertheless responsible for cleaning and/or maintaining of the yard after storms and “as needed”
between regularly scheduled maintenance.
ii. If Tenant is responsible for yard maintenance, then Tenant shall be responsible for all yard
maintenance, including trimming and maintaining (as applicable) grass, flowers, bushes, shrubs
and trees. Tenant shall remove weeds from (as applicable) grass, desert landscaped areas and
other areas of the yard.
c. In addition to the foregoing, Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall: keep the Premises and surrounding
grounds clean, safe, in good order and in sanitary condition; if applicable, Tenant shall keep the yard,
grounds, garden and all vegetation on the Premises well watered and neatly groomed; exercise
extreme care to prevent mold from forming (i.e., not allowing areas to become and remain wet/moist,
etc.); have repaired any damages resulting from misuse or neglect caused by YOU; have removed
any stoppage in plumbing lines that YOU caused; replace furnace and air conditioning filters monthly;
be responsible for ensuring that smoke alarm(s) and carbon monoxide alarm(s) (if present) is/are
operable at all times and shall test each unit monthly; replace dead batteries throughout the Premises
(e.g., smoke alarm, remote controls, etc.); and replace unusable light bulbs.
d. Tenant is responsible for the cost of maintenance, repairs or replacement parts that are the result of
negligence, recklessness, gross negligence or intentional acts of Tenant and/or Occupants.
10. No disturbances. YOU shall not disturb neighbors or others. Tenant shall not play loud music,
percussion, audio, video equipment, instruments, or otherwise cause any loud or offensive sounds that
can be heard outside the Premises. The time period 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. is considered normal
sleeping hours (local ordinances may vary; the local ordinance shall be controlling) and Tenant agrees
not to cause any disturbances during such time. Moving of furniture and household goods into or out
of the rental unit is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Recurring disturbances shall be deemed a
material noncompliance with this Agreement.
11. Compliance with HOA requirements. If indicated above, then the Premises are part of and subject
to a Homeowners Association ("HOA") and use of the Premises is restricted by the Covenant,
Conditions and Restrictions ("CC&R's") and any HOA rules and regulations (collectively referred to
in this paragraph as "HOA Rules") adopted by the HOA. Tenant's signature below acknowledges
receipt of a copy of the HOA Rules. Tenant agrees to comply with and abide by the HOA Rules.
Landlord shall pay for the periodic HOA dues/fees.
12. Compliance with Applicable Laws. Tenant agrees to comply with all Applicable Laws. Tenant
agrees to supervise Occupants and all other persons on the Premises.
13. Flammables/Explosives/Hazardous Substances. YOU shall not bring onto the Premises any
flammable liquids, explosives and/or hazardous materials of any kind, except commonly used and
readily available household cleaners and fuels. Fuel of any kind (i.e., for cars, fireplaces, etc.) must
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be properly used and stored; no more than five gallons of propane and one gallon of any other
flammable liquid shall be stored.
14. Nonrefundable fees.
a. The nonrefundable Cleaning Fee is for additional cleaning performed by Landlord after Tenant
vacates, including: replacing A/C filters; sanitizing the kitchen, bathrooms and/or appliances; and
general cleaning of the rental unit. The cleaning fee, however, does not relieve Tenant of Tenant’s
obligation to leave the Premises clean and free of debris at the end of tenancy.
b. The nonrefundable Redecorating Fee is for periodic painting, cleaning and replacement of the floor
coverings, window coverings and decorative items.
15. Returned Check Fee. If any check tendered by or on behalf of Tenant is not accepted or is returned
by Landlord’s bank for any reason, Tenant shall pay a $35.00 Returned Check Charge.
16. Termination and renewal. Tenant agrees to provide notice of termination as provided herein and to
deliver possession (i.e., vacate the Premises and return all keys to Landlord) of the Premises to the
Landlord in the same condition as when tenancy commenced, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
a. Fixed-Term Lease. Except as provided herein or by law, Tenant may not terminate a Fixed-Term
Lease before the end of the Term any reason.
b. Month-to-month. Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by giving the other party at
least thirty days written notice. No notification is necessary to renew a month-to-month tenancy.
c. Renewal terms. Except as expressly provided herein or in a separate document extending tenancy,
all original terms and conditions shall remain in effect for any tenancy that extends, by agreement or
operation of law, beyond the original Term.
d. Condition of Premises. Upon vacating, Tenant shall leave the Premises clean, undamaged and in
the same or better condition as when Tenant moved in, normal wear and tear excepted.
e. Normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear is the natural and gradual deterioration that occurs
when the Premises are used as a residence. Normal wear and tear does not include excessive and/or
abusive use, misuse, negligence, carelessness, accident, criminal damage, vandalism, or theft,
whether caused by Tenant or Occupants. Normal wear and tear does not include holes (pinholes, nail
holes, or otherwise), gouges, scratches, stains, burns, and/or damage of any kind in the ceiling, walls,
doors, floor coverings, and/or appliances.
f. Forwarding address. The Tenant shall provide Landlord with a forwarding address. Refund of the
Deposit, if any, will be sent to the forwarding address.
g. Military tenants. Military tenants may terminate this Agreement as provided by federal law.
17. Termination and Remedies. If YOU fail to comply with any term or provision hereof, Landlord may
treat the noncompliance as a breach of this Agreement and, after delivering the notice required by law
(if any), Landlord may: (a) terminate this Agreement, (b) terminate the Tenant’s right to use, possess
and occupy the Premises, but Tenant’s liability for Rent and other amounts due hereunder shall not
be terminated until the end of the Term specified above, or (c) take any other action permitted law.
18. Tenant's Personal Property after Abandonment or Eviction. Following eviction or abandonment
of the Premises, all personal property left on the Premises shall be deemed abandoned and Tenant
shall be charged for removal, storage, and all costs and expenses incurred to sell the personal
property and for Landlord to comply with A.R.S. § 33-1370. If Landlord believes such charges will
likely exceed the value of the personal property, then Tenant hereby expressly grants Landlord the
authority to dispose of said personal property in any manner Landlord deems fit, including donating
all or part to charity or discarding it and Tenant holds Landlord harmless for the loss of said property.
19. Attorneys Fees. Landlord and Tenant agree that the prevailing party in any litigation, action or
controversy arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to reimbursement of or, if appropriate, an
award of reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.
. . .
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SPECIAL TERMS
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURES OF PARTIES
Tenant has read this entire Agreement and each of the attached Addenda. The terms of each
Addendum incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. Tenant hereby
acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda (checked below).
UG A signed copy of this Agreement
UG Move-in Inspection Form
G Lead-Based Paint Addendum (for rental property built before 1978)
G Private Pool Safety Notice
G Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s)
G Other ___________________________________
TENANT(S). Tenant(s) agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
______________________________ _____________________________________ _________
(Print name) (Signature) Date
______________________________ _____________________________________ _________
(Print name) (Signature) Date
LANDLORD. Landlord agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
(signature lines if Landlord is one or more natural persons)
______________________________ ___________________________________ _________
(Print name) (Signature) Date
______________________________ ___________________________________ _________
(Print name) (Signature) Date
(signature line if Landlord is a business entity)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Company Name Print Name of Person Signing Title Signature Date
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INSTRUCTIONS
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ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT
This Lease was drafted specifically for Arizona. This Lease may not be valid in any
other state.
This Lease IS NOT for use by Arizona real estate agents or brokers because it does not
include the additional provisions required by Arizona law to be included in a Lease used
by agents/brokers.
This Lease IS NOT for use for vacation rentals. Vacation rental property may not be
subject to the Act, but use of this form would make the Act apply.
This Lease IS NOT for use by hotels, motels or any other “transient” (as defined by the
Act) occupants.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This document includes instructions on how to properly complete the FREE “Arizona
Residential Rental Agreementform and each addendum. This document also
includes explanations and recommendations for the choices you will need to make when
completing the Lease and/or an addendum.
When appropriate, the exact text of the applicable statute is quoted. The name of the
statute is then hyperlinked to the statute (on the Arizona State Legislature’s web site),
so that you may read the full text of the statute, if desired.
Abbreviations used in these instructions:
The “Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” is referred to
herein as the “Act.” You can download a free copy of the Act here:
http://www.caslerlawoffice.com/forms-laws-top-level/resources-2/
This FREE Arizona Residential Rental Agreement” (this form) is
referred to herein as the “Lease.”
COPYRIGHT 2018 - All rights reserved
Although free, the Arizona Residential Rental Agreement and these instructions are
copyrighted forms. You may use these documents for your own rental units. All other rights are
reserved and all other uses are prohibited, including selling or giving all or any part of this
document, the rental agreement, addenda, and/or any related forms to anyone for any purpose.
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THE LEASE - Introduction
Essential information appears on page 1 of the Lease. This document will discuss the
information you must enter and every decision you must make on that page.
Most of the numbered paragraphs on pages 2 to 5 are self-explanatory. When
appropriate, specific paragraphs and/or concepts of law are discussed.
Make sure you fill in EVERY blank space with data or N/A (for not applicable). The Act
states that a blank space is a “material noncompliance”:
A.R.S. § 33-1322(E)
E. ... A written rental agreement shall have all blank spaces
completed. Noncompliance with this subsection shall be deemed a
material noncompliance by the landlord or the tenant, as the case
may be, of the rental agreement.
THE LEASE - Page 1 (no paragraph numbers)
Landlord/Owner. You must disclose the name and address of the owner.
A.R.S. § 33-1322(A)
A. The landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental
agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at
or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and
address of each of the following:
. . .
2. An owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for
and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and
for the purpose of receiving and receipting for notices and demands.
The “owner” is the person or business entity (i.e., LLC or corporation) that holds legal title to the
rental property or the person or business entity that has the right to enter into a rental
agreement with a tenant for this rental property.
If your rental property is owned by an individual, but you would like it to be owned by a
business entity (for asset protection), then you either need to: (1) sell and deed the rental
property to your business entity or (2) lease the rental property to your business entity and then
sublet it to your tenant.
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For a sale, you will need: (1) a business entity, (2) a purchase/sale agreement, and (3) a
promissory note or other lawful consideration paid by the business entity to the person who
currently owns the rental property. If you obtained a loan when you purchased the rental
property, then you will need to contact the lender(s) for the rental property to see if a transfer
from the owner to a business entity will trigger the “due on sale” clause that appears in almost
all mortgages and deeds of trust. You will also need to check with the company that issued the
title insurance for the rental property to see if your title insurance policy will automatically
transfer to your business entity or whether you must purchase an endorsement.
For a lease and sub-lease, you will need: (1) a business entity, (2) a lease from you to the
business entity, and (3) a sub-lease from the business entity to the tenant. This Lease can be
used for the sub-lease from the business entity to the tenant.
If you need a business entity (i.e., LLC or corporation), GO HERE for FREE packet of forms that
will let you form a new Arizona limited liability company:
https://arizonastatutoryagentservices.com/Free-LLC-1-Person
If you need the documents for a sale, GO HERE:
http://www.caslerlawoffice.com/purchase-contract
If you need the documents for a lease and sub-lease, GO HERE:
http://www.caslerlawoffice.com/rent
The Owner of the Premises IS or IS NOT an out-of-state Owner. Two statutes (one in
the Act and one that IS NOT in the Act) requires the owner to disclose information about the
owner.
A.R.S. § 33-1322(A)(2) (this statute IS in the Act)
A. The landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental
agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at
or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and
address of each of the following:
. . .
2. An owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for
and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and
for the purpose of receiving and receipting for notices and demands.
A.R.S. § 33-1902(B) (this statute is NOT in the Act)
B. An owner of residential rental property who lives outside this state
shall designate and record with the assessor a statutory agent who
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lives in this state and who will accept legal service on behalf of the
owner.
. . .
C. Residential rental property shall not be occupied if the
information required by this section is not on file with the
county assessor. If the owner has not filed the information required
by this section with the county assessor and the residential rental
property is occupied by a tenant and the tenant chooses to
terminate the tenancy, the tenant shall deliver to the landlord,
owner or managing agent of the property a written ten day notice
to comply with this section.
You MUST check one of these boxes. If you are an out-of-state residential landlord and DO NOT
have a statutory agent, then GO HERE to get one:
https://arizonastatutoryagentservices.com/Landlord-Hire-or-Information
Manager. If you have a manager, then the Act requires you to disclose the name and address
of the manager.
A.R.S. § 33-1322(A)
A. The landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental
agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing
at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name
and address of each of the following:
1. The person authorized to manage the premises.
The manager is the person who will take care of the day-to-day management of the property
(i.e., receiving notices from the tenant, giving notices to the tenant, receiving rent, etc.).
Tenants. All adults (i.e., over eighteen years of age) who will occupy the Premises should sign
the Lease as “Tenants.”
Occupants. Everyone who will occupy the rental property, but is under the age of eighteen or
who (for some other reason) did not sign the Lease, should be listed here. You may lose the
ability to evict a tenant for unauthorized tenants if you allow one or more persons to occupy the
rental property without being listed as an occupant.
Premises. This is the address for the rental property, including (if applicable) the unit number.
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Term. Before you immediately conclude that you want a fixed-term lease (i.e., six months, one
year, etc.), consider whether the type of tenant you will get for this rental unit will actually feel
bound by a fixed-term lease. Rent for rental properties varies from very low to very high.
Tenants for rental properties at the very low end of the rental rate spectrum (the precise dollar
amount will vary depending on your geographic location in the state of Arizona) typically move
whenever they want to move, without regard to whether or not they have signed a fixed-term
lease. In that situation, only the landlord is bound by the fixed-term lease. Conversely, the
landlord cannot evict a fixed-term tenant (anywhere on the rental rate spectrum) unless the
tenant’s conduct rises to the level of a “material breach” of the Lease or the Act. A month-to-
month tenancy may be more beneficial for the landlord than a fixed-term lease. Make an
informed decision on which type of tenancy you want.
Rent. This is the amount of legal consideration (referred to as “rent”) in exchange for shared
or exclusive use and control of the rental property.
Enter the monthly rent in the first box. If you must pay a rental tax, then enter that amount in
the second box, otherwise write “N/A” in the second box. The state of Arizona does not assess
and collect a residential rental tax, but your county and/or city/town may. Call the department
of revenue for your county AND for your city/town to find out if you must: (1) have a business
license and/or (2) collect and pay county and/or city/town rental tax. Although not exhaustive,
you may find some information about local rental tax here:
http://modelcitytaxcode.az.gov/City_profiles/City_profiles.htm
The Rent Due Date is already set to the first day of the month. You should not change this date
unless you have a compelling reason to do so. If you do make this change, make the change
in the “Special Terms” section (which appears after paragraph 19 of the Lease). Use this
language: “Contrary to the Rent Due Date printed above, the Rent Due Date shall be [enter new
date].”
If a tenancy commences on any day other than the first of the month, then you will need to
prorate the first month’s rent. Take your monthly rental amount, divide it by the number of days
in that month, and then multiply that number by the number of days the tenant will occupy the
property in the first month. Make sure you include the first day of occupancy; this day is often
erroneously excluded.
For example, if tenancy will commence on January 11, then that means the tenant must
pay for 21 days of rent (31 minus 10, not 11, because the tenant will occupy the property
on the 11
th
and should be charged for that day).
Same example, but using actual numbers: rent of $1,000 per month, divided by the 31
days in January, and then multiplied by the 21 days the tenant will occupy the property,
equals $677.41934. Enter the data on the Lease: “the prorated first month's RENT shall
be $677.42, for the period beginning January 1, [year] and ending January 31, [same
year].”
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Late Fee. Specify a daily late fee and the day that late fees begin. The daily late fee could be
a specific amount (i.e., $5/day, $10/day, etc.) or a percentage (i.e., 1% of the monthly rent {the
daily late fee for a $1,000 per month rental property would be $10/day}). The Act requires late
fees to be “reasonable,” but offers no other guidance.
A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)
B. . . . Before the filing of a special detainer action the rental
agreement shall be reinstated if the tenant tenders all past due and
unpaid periodic rent and a reasonable late fee set forth in a
written rental agreement.
Deposit/Fees.
a. Refundable deposit. The Act defines the term “security.”
A.R.S. § 33-1310(14)
14. "Security" means money or property given to assure payment or
performance under a rental agreement. "Security" does not include
a reasonable charge for redecorating or cleaning.
Collect one deposit, a “security deposit,” and do not collect any other type of deposit.”
Judges and tenants view a “deposit” as having the same meaning as “security” and, therefore,
they believe a “deposit” will be returned to the tenant under certain conditions. This view is
supported by the definition above. On the other hand, judges and tenants understand that a
“fee” or “charge” will not be returned to the tenant under any circumstances. Some people are
in the habit of charging specific deposits, such as a “pet deposit” or “cleaning deposit.” But if
a tenant vacates the rental property and owes you rent, but the property is clean and there is
no damage from pets, then you must return the pet deposit and cleaning deposit or else the
tenant can sue you for return of those deposits, plus two times the amount of those deposits,
plus attorney’s fees and court costs, which is a very bad result for the landlord.
A.R.S. § 33-1321(E)
E. If the landlord fails to comply with subsection D of this section the
tenant may recover the property and money due the tenant
together with damages in an amount equal to twice the amount
wrongfully withheld.
That bad result is easily avoided by collecting one refundable deposit a security deposit
which can be applied to unpaid rent, late fees, cleaning, property damage, and anything else the
tenant owes the landlord under the Lease and/or any damages available under the Act.
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Keep in mind that the amount of the security deposit cannot exceed one and one-half month’s
rent. For example, if rent is $1,000 per month, the highest security deposit you can collect is
$1,500 ($1,000 times 1.5).
b. Non-refundable fees and/or charges. The amount of non-refundable fees a
landlord can collect under the Act must be “reasonable,” but is not otherwise restricted by the
Act.
A.R.S. § 33-1310(14)
14. "Security" means money or property given to assure payment or
performance under a rental agreement. "Security" does not
include a reasonable charge for redecorating or cleaning.
In addition, whenever you collect a non-refundable fee or charge, you must disclose the
purpose of the fee or charge.
A.R.S. § 33-1321(B)
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 shall be refundable.
You are not required to collect any type of fee or charge, but if you do charge a cleaning fee
and/or a redecorating fee, then the purpose of those fees is stated in paragraph 14 of the Lease.
If you elect to allow pets and use the “Pet Addendum,” the purpose of the non-refundable pet
fee is stated in that addendum.
Utilities. Check the box for each type of utility service that the landlord will pay (if any). All
other utilities and services must then be paid by the tenant.
HOA. Check this box if the rental property is in a homeowners’ association (“HOA”). Provide the
tenant with a copy of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&R’s”). More information
relating to the rental property being in an HOA is in paragraph 11 of the Lease. Language has
been included in this paragraph that provides: (1) the tenant will comply with and abide by the
HOA Rules, (2) the tenant will pay fines/fees incurred as a result of violations of the HOA Rules,
and (3) that the landlord will pay for the periodic (i.e., monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) HOA fee.
Don’t require the tenant to pay the HOA fee. If any type of problem arises, the tenant is likely
to not pay the HOA fee, thereby resulting in fines, late fees, etc., assessed by the HOA. Include
the HOA fee in the rent and pay the HOA fee yourself.
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Lead-based Paint. If the rental property was built before 1978 (meaning it was built in 1977
or earlier), then you MUST check this box AND use the separate Lead-Based Paint Addendum
AND you must give the tenant a pamphlet entitled: “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your
Home.” This is federal law and the penalties are severe; do not forget (or elect) to do all three
things. I have provided you with the addendum and pamphlet.
Foreclosure. The Act was amended in 2010 to include a section regarding rental properties in
foreclosure. (See A.R.S. § 33-1331). If your rental property is in foreclosure at the time the
landlord enters into a rental agreement with a tenant, then a very specific disclosure is required
by the Act. If this applies to you, check the box and add the "Foreclosure Addendum."
Real Estate License. Rules promulgated by the Arizona Real Estate Commissioner require all
persons with an Arizona real estate salesperson or broker license to disclose this fact in writing
before a lease is signed.
A.A.C., R4-28-1101(E)(1)
E. A real estate salesperson or broker shall not act directly or
indirectly in a transaction without informing the other parties in the
transaction, in writing and before the parties enter any binding
agreement, of a present or prospective interest or conflict in the
transaction, including that the:
1. Salesperson or broker has a license and is acting as a principal;
The Commissioner's Rules have the force and effect of law. Failure to make this disclosure may
result in the loss of your real estate license.
Yard Maintenance. Check the box for landlord or tenant to assign responsibility for all “Yard
Maintenance,” which is further defined in paragraph 9(b) of the Lease.
Pool. Check this box if the rental property has a private swimming pool (not merely access to
a community swimming pool) and then check the box to indicate whether the landlord or tenant
will maintain the pool. Maintaining a pool is harder than most people think and failing to properly
maintain a pool can cause thousands of dollars of damage to the pool and/or pool equipment.
In addition, statistics show that tenants stop maintaining the pool when issues arise between
a landlord and tenant. Unless you have a compelling reason to let the tenant maintain the pool,
the landlord should maintain the pool or pay a person or company for that service and then
include that amount in the monthly rent.
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Bedbugs. The Act was amended in 2011 to include a section devoted entirely to bedbugs. (See
A.R.S. § 33-1319). This statute does not apply to single-family homes, but does apply to every
other type of rental property that is subject to the Act. If your rental property has bedbugs, you
CANNOT rent the property to any tenant until the infestation has been removed. In addition, the
landlord MUST provide “bedbug educational materials,” which has already been included in
paragraph 2(a) of the Lease.
THE LEASE - Pages 2 to 5
The paragraph number and the label (i.e., “1. Definitions”) correspond to the paragraph number
on the Lease. If a number is skipped, it is because that paragraph is self-explanatory.
1. Definitions. This section defines certain words or phrases that have a specific meaning in
the Lease. When these words appear in the Lease, the first letter of each word is capitalized to
alert both the landlord and the tenant that the word/phrase has a special meaning. Note,
however, that not all words/phrases with special meaning are included in this section. Some
special words/phrases are used only in one paragraph and, therefore, the definition is included
in that paragraph.
2. Notices required by law to be given to the tenant. This is one of the reasons that lease
forms claiming to be “valid in all 50 states” are not valid in A rizona. The Act requires several
very specific information and notices to be given in writing to the tenant at the time a lease
is signed or before (not after). Below are excerpts from the applicable statute with the relevant
text highlighted.
a. A.R.S. § 33-1319(A)
A. A landlord has the following obligations with respect to a bedbug
infestation:
1. The landlord shall provide bedbug educational materials
to existing and new tenants.
. . .
2. The landlord shall not enter into any lease agreement with a
tenant for a dwelling unit that the landlord knows to have a current
bedbug infestation
b. A.R.S. § 33-1321(C)
C. With respect to tenants who first occupy the premises or enter
into a new written rental agreement after January 1, 1996, upon
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
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the dwelling unit and written notification to the tenant that
the tenant may be present at the move-out inspection.
c. A.R.S. § 33-1322(A)
A. The landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental
agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing
at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name
and address of each of the following:
1. The person authorized to manage the premises.
2. An owner of the premises or a person authorized to act
for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of
process and for the purpose of receiving and receipting for notices
and demands.
d. A.R.S. § 33-1322(B)
B. At or before the commencement of the tenancy, the landlord
shall inform the tenant in writing that the Arizona
residential landlord and tenant act is available on the
Arizona department of housing’s website.
(Reminder: As stated in the “Introduction,” above, if a number is skipped below, it is because
that paragraph is self explanatory)
4. Condition of The Premises. You MUST provide the tenant with a move-in inspection form.
I have provided you with a Move-in Inspection form.
11. Compliance with HOA requirements. If the rental property is in a homeowner's
association ("HOA"), then you must provide the tenant with a copy of the Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions ("CC&R's"), Bylaws and/or any other HOA documents that may impact the
tenant and/or the rental property.
12. Compliance with Applicable Laws. This prohibits criminal activity by your tenant on or
off the Premises. It also prohibits criminal activity by the tenant's guests on the Premises. A
separate "crime free addendum" is not necessary, but could be added if desired. Remember to
check the box and write in the exact name of the crime free addendum on page 5 of the Lease.
14. Nonrefundable fees. As required by the Act (and as stated above), the purpose of the
nonrefundable cleaning and redecorating fees are stated here.
Special Terms. Include any special terms in this section. If you need more room, use a
separate addendum.
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Addenda to the Lease. Check the boxes that apply. Both parties must sign all addenda to the
Lease.
Signature of Tenant. All leases with married tenants should be signed by both parties. From
a legal standpoint, any lease for more than one year (i.e., a year and one day) must be signed
by both spouses or it is not binding on the spouse who did not sign. You should also have all
adults who occupy the Premises complete a tenant application and sign the Lease.
Signature of Landlord. Use the signature block that applies to your situation. If the Premises
are owned by a person, then that person must sign the Lease. If the Premises are owned by a
business entity (i.e., LLC, corporation, etc.), then the person with the legal authority to sign on
behalf of the business entity must sign the Lease.
ADDENDA, FORMS, and NOTICES/DOCUMENTS
Each addendum, form, and notice/document that accompanies this FREE Arizona
Residential Rental Agreement is discussed below.
ADDENDA
Lead-Based Paint Addendum & pamphlet. This addendum is required by federal law if your
rental property was build before 1978 (i.e., 1977 or before). This is true whether or not the
rental property contains any lead-based paint. If you have actual knowledge of lead-based
paint hazards on/in the rental property, then you MUST (regardless of when the property was
built) state that on the addendum AND attach copies of any tests you have done (or had done
by someone else). The penalties for noncompliance are severe. You must also give the tenant
a pamphlet entitled: “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home” (see below).
Foreclosure Addendum.
a. Before. If the landlord has received notice of a foreclosure before the landlord and
tenant have signed the Lease, then the landlord MUST provide very specific information to the
tenant.
b. After. If the landlord receives a notice of foreclosure after the landlord and tenant
have signed the Lease, then the landlord MUST provide very specific information to the tenant
within five days after the landlord receives notice of the foreclosure.
In either case, the Foreclosure Addendum provides the information required by Arizona law.
Alternatively, you can go directly to the statute (A.R.S. § 33-1331) and provide the information
stated.
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FORMS
Move-in Inspection Form. You are required by Arizona law to provide a move-in inspection
form to the tenant at or before the time the tenant signs the lease. I have provided a form for
this purpose, but you are not required to use this specific form. You are free to draft or
otherwise obtain a different form that is more suitable for you and/or your rental property.
5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit. You may use this form if the tenant fails to pay rent.
10-Day Notice of Material Noncompliance. You may use this form if the tenant commits
any type of noncompliance (breach), except for nonpayment of rent or a noncompliance that
materially affects health and safety.
NOTICES/DOCUMENTS
Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet: "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home." This
must be given to the tenant, along with the Lead-Based Paint Addendum, if the rental property
was built before 1978 or you know that it has any type of Lead-Based Paint in/on the property.
Private Pool Safety Notice. This form, in this specific format, is required by Arizona law to
be provided to the tenant at or before the time the tenant signs the Lease. This pool notice is
discussed in the Lease and language is included (above the signature lines) that acknowledges
receipt of this notice by the tenant at the time the Lease is signed.
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) and HOA Rules. You and all people
you allow to use your property, including your tenant, are required to comply with CC&R’s and,
if applicable, any HOA Rules adopted by a homeowners association. You must provide the tenant
with a copy of the CC&R’s if you expect the tenant to comply with the CC&R’s and, more
importantly, if you require the tenant to pay any fees/fines you incur as a result of someone on
the property violating the CC&R’s and/or HOA Rules.
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ADDENDA &
FORMS
Copyright © 2018 by Carlton C. Casler, Esq.
www.CaslerLawOffice.com 602-255-0101
The premises located at: ___________________________________________ are clean, safe, in good
repair and without defects, except as noted below (for each area, note defects/damage on floor,
carpet, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, hardware, fixtures, appliances, cabinets, etc.):
Exterior:
Living Room:
Family Room:
Kitchen:
Laundry Room:
Hall:
Hall Bathroom:
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2:
Bedroom 3:
Master Bedroom:
Other:
(For additional rooms, continue on back of form)
When completed and signed, this form will be attached to your rental agreement. Costs to
repair defects/damages not noted on this checklist are the tenant(s)’s responsibility and will
be deducted from the security deposit if not repaired prior to vacating the premises. If you
fail to complete and return this form, the landlord will presume that no defects exist. MAKE
A THOROUGH INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES & NOTE ALL DEFECTS!
Date: ________________ Date: ________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
(Tenants) (Landlord/Owner)
Property Inspection Checklist
FORECLOSURE ADDENDUM
This Addendum is made a part of the Rental Agreement, dated __________________,
between the parties below, pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1331.
This property is undergoing foreclosure. For more information on this action, you should
contact:
____________________________________________________________________
(name, address, and phone number of the court where the action is filed or trustee, attorney or other responsible party)
A sale at auction may or may not occur as a result of this foreclosure. Currently, the sale
of this property has been set for:
G _________________________________________
(time, date and place)
G No date for sale of this property has been established.
Additional Information
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
TENANT(S)
______________________________ _____________________________________ _________
(Print nam e) (Signature) Date
______________________________ _____________________________________ _________
(Print nam e) (Signature) Date
LANDLORD. Landlord agrees to be bound by the term s and conditions of this Agreem ent.
(signature lines if Landlord is one or m ore natural persons)
______________________________ ___________________________________ _________
(Print nam e) (Signature) Date
______________________________ ___________________________________ _________
(Print nam e) (Signature) Date
(signature line if Landlord is a business entity)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Company Name Print Name of Person Signing Signature Title Date
Copyright © 2014 by Carlton C. Casler, Esq.
TO:
Date:
Five-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
NOTICE TO TENANT(S):
1. “Time is of the essence reinstated. To the extent the “time is of the essence” provision of the rental agree-
ment has not previously been enforced and/or has been waived, tenant(s) is hereby notified that the “time
is of the essence” provision is hereby reinstated via this notice. From the date of this letter and thereafter,
the time periods specified in the rental agreement and by law shall be strictly enforced.
2. Notice. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33, Chapter 10, Section 33-1368(B), you are hereby ten-
dered five days written notice of: (1) nonpayment of rent and (2) the landlord’s intention to terminate your
tenancy if rent is not paid within five calendar days. Provided this letter is received on the “Date” specified
above,
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the fifth day falls on _______________ .
3. Reinstatement. To reinstate the rental agreement, you must remit all due, but as yet unpaid, rent and other
amounts owing in the “TOTAL” shown below within the five-day period:
$ _________ Rent for _______________________________
$ _________ Late charges _______________________________
$ _________ Notice fee _______________________________
$ _________ Other _______________________________
$ _________ TOTAL
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(This stated “TOTAL” is exclusive of future accruing monthly rent, late fees and/or other amounts until full
payment is received)
4. Eviction. In the event full payment is not tendered within five calendar days after receipt of this notice,
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an eviction action will be filed against you to: (1) recover possession of the premises, (2) to terminate your
contractual right to possess and occupy the premises, and (3) to obtain a money judgment against you
for rent, late fees and/or any other amounts due under the rental agreement or available by law, including
attorneys fees and court costs.
5. Quit. As an alternative to payment, you may “quit the premises” (i.e., vacate the premises) on or before the
fth day, thereby avoiding a court of law entering a judgment of eviction against you. Vacating the premises,
however, will not relieve you from liability for the outstanding balance and/or other amounts due under
the rental agreement.
This Notice delivered via:
_________________________________________________
(Landlord or agent for Landlord)
1
If not received on the date above, your tenancy will terminate five days after receipt of this notice if you have not reinstated the rental agreement by
tendering payment of the amounts due at that time.
2
To the extent one or more of the above does not fall within the meaning of “rent,” as provided by the rental agreement and/or the law, then those
amounts need not be paid within five days and, instead, those amounts are due within ten days after receipt hereof.
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Service of this notice may be accomplished via regular mail, certied mail, hand-delivery, process server, etc.; the five days to tender payment shall
commence after the first notice is received and shall not be extended if additional copies of this notice are subsequently received.
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
N Certified Mail
N Regular First Class Mail
N Other ______________________
N Hand delivery
______________________________
(acknowledgment of hand delivery by tenant)
This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless you dispute the
validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty days of receipt of this letter, it will be assumed to be valid.
If the dispute is received in writing, debt verification, or a copy of the judgment, will be obtained and mailed to you.
If requested in writing within thirty days of receipt of this letter, the original creditor’s name and address will be
provided. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1692E(11), please be advised that this communication is from a landlord or property
manager, which may, in this case, be acting as or on behalf of a debt collector.
FIVE-DAY NOTICE
Pay or Quit
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TO:
Date:
Ten-Day Notice – Material Noncompliance
NOTICE TO TENANT(S):
You are in violation of your rental agreement and/or the Arizona Residential Landlord
and Tenant Act. The specific acts constituting the violation are:
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
You are hereby notified, pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1368(A), that the foregoing constitute
one or more material noncompliance and that your right to possess and occupy the prem-
ises will:
N Curable. Terminate ten (10) days after receipt of this notice if this noncompli-
ance is not remedied prior to the date specified below.
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N Not Curable. Terminate upon a date not less than ten (10) days after receipt
of this notice. This noncompliance cannot be cured and you MUST vacate by
the date specified below.
1
Provided this notice is received on the date specified above,
2
your rental agreement
will terminate on __________________________________.
(at least 10 calendar days after receipt of notice)
_________________________________________________
(Landlord or agent for Landlord)
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
1
Service of this notice may be accomplished via regular mail, certified mail, hand-delivery, process server, etc.; the ten
days shall commence after the first notice is received and shall not be extended if additional copies of this notice are
subsequently received.
2
If not received on the date above, your rental agreement will terminate ten days after receipt of this notice if the
noncompliance(s) is not remedied.
N Certified Mail
N Regular First Class Mail
N Other ______________________
N Hand-delivery
______________________________
(acknowledgment of hand-delivery by tenant)
This Notice delivered via:
TEN-DAY NOTICE
Material Noncompliance
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT POOL SAFETY
The purpose of this notice is to educate residential pool* owners on the legal requirements of pool
ownership and proper pool safety. Each year in Arizona, too many young children are victims of
drowning or near drowning. The Arizona State Legislature recognized this threat to the health
and safety of children and passed A.R.S. § 36-1681 to prevent children from gaining unsupervised
access to residential swimming pools. In A.R.S. § 36-1681(E), the Legislature requires that all pool
owners receive the legal requirements of pool ownership and a safety notice explaining the Arizona
Department of Health Services’ recommendations on pool safety.
POOL ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
At a residence with a swimming pool where one or more children under six years of age live in the
residence:
A.R.S. § 36-1681 requires that a swimming pool be protected by an enclosure (wall, fence, or barrier)
that surrounds the pool area. Unless a local code provides otherwise, the enclosure of a belowground
or aboveground pool must:
• Entirelyenclosethepoolarea;
• Beatleast5feethigh;
• Havenoopeningsotherthendoorsorgates,throughwhichanobject4inchesindiameter
canpass;
• Havenoopenings,handholds,orfootholdsaccessiblefromtheexteriorsidethatcanbeused
toclimbthebarrier;and
• Beatleast20inchesfromthewater’sedge.
If,however,aresidenceorlivingareamakesuppartoftheenclosurerequiredbyA.R.S.§36-1681(B),
there must be:
• Awall,fence,orbarrierlocatedbetweentheswimmingpoolorothercontainedbodyofwater
and the residence or living area that:
Hasaheightofatleastfourfeet;
Hasnoopeningsthroughwhichasphericalobjectfourinchesindiametercanpass;
Hasagatethatopensoutwardfromthepoolandisself-closingandself-latching;
Has no openings, handholds, or footholds accessible from the exterior side of the enclosure
thatcanbeusedtoclimbthewall,fence,orbarrier;and
Isatadistanceofatleasttwentyinchesfromthewatersedge;
• AmotorizedsafetypoolcoverthatrequiresakeyswitchandmeetstheAmericanSocietyof
TestingandMaterials(ASTM)standardsinF1346-91(www.astm.org);
* “Pool” means an in-ground or aboveground swimming pool or other contained body of water 18 or more inches in depth, wider
than 8 feet at any point, and intended for swimming, pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-1681(A).
** Phoenix, Peoria, Tucson, and some other cities and unincorporated areas of Maricopa, Pima and Pinal Counties have differ-
ent pool barrier requirements. Check with your city and county governments to see if they have adopted different pool barrier
requirements.
LastmodiedonJune26,2009.
Residential Pool Safety Notice
Office of Administrative Rules Arizona Department of Health Services
• Foreachdoororwindowintheresidenceorlivingareathathasdirectaccesstothepool:
Aself-latchingdevicethatislocatednotlessthenfty-fourinchesabovetheoor;and
Either a screwed in wire mesh screen covering a dwelling or guest room window or a keyed
lockthatpreventsadwellingorguestroomwindowfromopeningmorethenfourinches;or
 Foranabovegroundswimmingpool,non-climbableexteriorsideswhichareaminimum
height of four feet and access ladders or steps that are removable and able to be secured when
the pool is not in use.
GATE REQUIREMENTS
AccordingtoA.R.S.§36-1681(B)(3),anygateineithertheve-foot-tallwall,fence,orbarrierenclos-
ing a pool or the four-foot-tall wall, fence, or barrier between the residence or other living area and
a pool must:
• Openoutwardfromthepool
• Beself-closingandself-latching;and
• Havealatch:
Locatedatleastfty-fourinchesabovetheunderlyingground;
Located on the pool side of the gate with the latchs release mechanism located at least five
inches below the top of the gate and no opening greater than one-half inch with twenty-four
inchesofthereleasemechanism;or
Located at any height if secured by a padlock or similar device which requires a key, electric
opening, or integral combination.
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES POOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
• Neverleaveachildunattendedinthepoolorpoolarea.
• Becauseotationdevicesandswimminglessonsarenotsubstitutesforsupervision,achild
should always be watched when in or around the pool area.
CPR/CCRinstructionsandthe911emergencynumber(orlocalemergencynumber)shouldbe
posted in the pool area.
• Aphoneshouldbelocatedinthepoolareaoreasilyaccessibleincaseofanemergency.
• AllresidentialpoolownersshouldattendwaterrescueandCPR/CCRclasses.
• Lifesavingequipmentshouldbeeasilyaccessibleandstorednthepoolarea.
• Allgatelocksandlatchesshouldbecheckedregularlytoinsuretheyareworkingproperly.
• Agateshouldneverbeleftproppedopen.
• Allitemsthatcouldbeusedtoclimbapoolbarriershouldberemovedfromaroundthebarrier.
• Inanemergency:
Shoutforhelp;
Pullthechildfromthewater;
Call911(orlocalemergencynumber)forhelp;and
Aftercheckingthechildsairwayandbreathing,immediatelybeginCPR/CCRifnecessary.
The state requirements contained in A.R.S. § 36-1681 may be superseded by local require-
ments that are equal to or more restrictive than the state requirements. Check with your local
city and county governments to see if they have adopted different pool barrier requirements.
Lead Warning Statement
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust
can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young
children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence
of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also
receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
Lessors Disclosure
(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii) below):
(i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing
(explain).
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-basaed paint hazards
in the housing.
(b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check (i) or (ii) below):
(i) _____ Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to
lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents
below).
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based
paint hazards in the housing.
Lessees Acknowledgment (initial)
(c) _________ Lessee has received copies of all information listed above.
(d) _________ Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.
Agent’s Acknowledgment (initial)
(e) _________ Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor’s obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852(d)
and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.
Certification of Accuracy
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their
knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
_______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Lessee/Tenant Date Lessee/Tenant Date
_______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Lessee/Tenant Date Lessee/Tenant Date
_______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Lessor/Landlord Date Lessor/Landlord Date
Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead In
Your
Home
United States
Environmental
Protection Agency
United States
Consumer Product
Safety Commission
United States
Department of Housing
and Urban Development
M
any houses and apartments built before 1978 have
paint that contains high levels of lead (called lead-
based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can
pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
OWNERS, BUYERS, and RENTERS are
encouraged to check for lead (see page 6)
before renting, buying or renovating pre-
1978 housing.
F
ederal law requires that individuals receive certain
information before renting, buying, or renovating
pre-1978 housing:
LANDLORDS have to disclose known infor-
mation on lead-based paint and lead-based
paint hazards before leases take effect.
Leases must include a disclosure about
lead-based paint.
SELLERS have to disclose known informa-
tion on lead-based paint and lead-based
paint hazards before selling a house. Sales
contracts must include a disclosure about
lead-based paint. Buyers have up to 10
days to check for lead.
RENOVATORS disturbing more than 2 square
feet of painted surfaces have to give you
this pamphlet before starting work.
Are You Planning To Buy, Rent, or Renovate
a Home Built Before 1978?
IMPORTANT!
Lead From Paint, Dust, and
Soil Can Be Dangerous If Not
Managed Properly
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young
children and babies even before they
are born.
FACT: Even children who seem healthy can
have high levels of lead in their bodies.
FACT: People can get lead in their bodies by
breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by
eating soil or paint chips containing
lead.
FACT: People have many options for reducing
lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based
paint that is in good condition is not a
hazard.
FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly
can increase the danger to your family.
If you think your home might have lead
hazards, read this pamphlet to learn some
simple steps to protect your family.
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2
People can get lead in their body if they:
Breathe in lead dust (especially during
renovations that disturb painted
surfaces).
Put their hands or other objects
covered with lead dust in their mouths.
Eat paint chips or soil that contains
lead.
Lead is even more dangerous to children
under the age of 6:
At this age children’s brains and nervous
systems are more sensitive to the dam-
aging effects of lead.
Children’s growing bodies absorb more
lead.
Babies and young children often put
their hands and other objects in their
mouths. These objects can have lead
dust on them.
Lead is also dangerous to women of
childbearing age:
Women with a high lead level in their
system prior to pregnancy would expose
a fetus to lead through the placenta
during fetal development.
Lead Gets in the Body in Many Ways
Childhood
lead
poisoning
remains a
major
environmen-
tal health
problem in
the U.S.
Even children
who appear
healthy can
have danger-
ous levels of
lead in their
bodies.
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Lead’s Effects
It is important to know that even exposure
to low levels of lead can severely harm
children.
In children, lead can cause:
Nervous system and kidney damage.
Learning disabilities, attention deficit
disorder, and decreased intelligence.
Speech, language, and behavior
problems.
Poor muscle coordination.
Decreased muscle and bone growth.
Hearing damage.
While low-lead exposure is most
common, exposure to high levels of
lead can have devastating effects on
children, including seizures, uncon-
sciousness, and, in some cases, death.
Although children are especially
susceptible to lead exposure, lead
can be dangerous for adults too.
In adults, lead can cause:
Increased chance of illness during
pregnancy.
Harm to a fetus, including brain
damage or death.
Fertility problems (in men and women).
High blood pressure.
Digestive problems.
Nerve disorders.
Memory and concentration problems.
Muscle and joint pain.
Brain or Nerve Damage
Slowed
Growth
Hearing
Problems
Reproductive
Problems
(Adults)
Digestive
Problems
Lead affects
the body in
many ways.
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Many homes built before 1978 have lead-
based paint. The federal government
banned lead-based paint from housing in
1978. Some states stopped its use even
earlier. Lead can be found:
In homes in the city, country, or suburbs.
In apartments, single-family homes, and
both private and public housing.
Inside and outside of the house.
In soil around a home. (Soil can pick up
lead from exterior paint or other sources
such as past use of leaded gas in cars.)
To reduce your child's exposure to lead,
get your child checked, have your home
tested (especially if your home has paint
in poor condition and was built before
1978), and fix any hazards you may have.
Children's blood lead levels tend to increase
rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and
tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age.
Consult your doctor for advice on testing
your children. A simple blood test can
detect high levels of lead. Blood tests are
usually recommended for:
Children at ages 1 and 2.
Children or other family members who
have been exposed to high levels of lead.
Children who should be tested under
your state or local health screening plan.
Your doctor can explain what the test results
mean and if more testing will be needed.
Get your
children and
home tested
if you think
your home
has high lev-
els of lead.
Checking Your Family for Lead
Where Lead-Based Paint Is Found
In general,
the older your
home, the
more likely it
has lead-
based paint.
Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if
it is in good condition, and it is not on an
impact or friction surface, like a window. It
is defined by the federal government as
paint with lead levels greater than or equal
to 1.0 milligram per square centimeter, or
more than 0.5% by weight.
Deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling,
chipping, chalking, cracking or damaged)
is a hazard and needs immediate attention.
It may also be a hazard when found on sur-
faces that children can chew or that get a
lot of wear-and-tear, such as:
Windows and window sills.
Doors and door frames.
Stairs, railings, banisters, and porches.
Lead dust can form when lead-based paint is scraped, sanded, or
heated. Dust also forms when painted surfaces bump or rub togeth-
er. Lead chips and dust can get on surfaces and objects that people
touch. Settled lead dust can re-enter the air when people vacuum,
sweep, or walk through it. The following two federal standards have
been set for lead hazards in dust:
40 micrograms per square foot (µg/ft
2
) and higher for floors,
including carpeted floors.
250 µg/ft
2
and higher for interior window sills.
Lead in soil can be a hazard when children play in bare soil or
when people bring soil into the house on their shoes. The following
two federal standards have been set for lead hazards in residential
soil:
400 parts per million (ppm) and higher in play areas of bare soil.
1,200 ppm (average) and higher in bare soil in the remainder of
the yard.
The only way to find out if paint, dust and soil lead hazards exist is
to test for them. The next page describes the most common meth-
ods used.
Lead from
paint chips,
which you
can see, and
lead dust,
which you
can’t always
see, can both
be serious
hazards.
Identifying Lead Hazards
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6
You can get your home tested for lead in
several different ways:
A paint inspection tells you whether your
home has lead-based paint and where it
is located. It won’t tell you whether or not
your home currently has lead hazards.
A risk assessment tells you if your home
currently has any lead hazards from lead
in paint, dust, or soil. It also tells you what
actions to take to address any hazards.
A combination risk assessment and
inspection tells you if your home has
any lead hazards and if your home has
any lead-based paint, and where the
lead-based paint is located.
Hire a trained and certified testing profes-
sional who will use a range of reliable
methods when testing your home.
Visual inspection of paint condition
and location.
A portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF)
machine.
Lab tests of paint, dust, and soil
samples.
There are state and federal programs in
place to ensure that testing is done safely,
reliably, and effectively. Contact your state
or local agency (see bottom of page 11) for
more information, or call 1-800-424-LEAD
(5323) for a list of contacts in your area.
Home test kits for lead are available, but
may not always be accurate. Consumers
should not rely on these kits before doing
renovations or to assure safety.
Checking Your Home for Lead
Just knowing
that a home
has lead-
based paint
may not tell
you if there
is a hazard.
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If you suspect that your house has lead
hazards, you can take some immediate
steps to reduce your family’s risk:
If you rent, notify your landlord of
peeling or chipping paint.
Clean up paint chips immediately.
Clean floors, window frames, window
sills, and other surfaces weekly. Use a
mop or sponge with warm water and a
general all-purpose cleaner or a cleaner
made specifically for lead. REMEMBER:
NEVER MIX AMMONIA AND BLEACH
PRODUCTS TOGETHER SINCE THEY
CAN FORM A DANGEROUS GAS.
Thoroughly rinse sponges and mop
heads after cleaning dirty or dusty
areas.
Wash children’s hands often, especial-
ly before they eat and before nap time
and bed time.
Keep play areas clean. Wash bottles,
pacifiers, toys, and stuffed animals
regularly.
Keep children from chewing window
sills or other painted surfaces.
Clean or remove shoes before
entering your home to avoid
tracking in lead from soil.
Make sure children eat
nutritious, low-fat meals high
in iron and calcium, such as
spinach and dairy products.
Children with good diets absorb
less lead.
What You Can Do Now To Protect
Your Family
8
In addition to day-to-day cleaning and good
nutrition:
You can temporarily reduce lead hazards
by taking actions such as repairing dam-
aged painted surfaces and planting grass
to cover soil with high lead levels. These
actions (called “interim controls”) are not
permanent solutions and will need ongo-
ing attention.
To permanently remove lead hazards,
you should hire a certified lead “abate-
ment” contractor. Abatement (or perma-
nent hazard elimination) methods
include removing, sealing, or enclosing
lead-based paint with special materials.
Just painting over the hazard with regular
paint is not permanent removal.
Always hire a person with special training
for correcting lead problems—someone
who knows how to do this work safely and
has the proper equipment to clean up
thoroughly. Certified contractors will employ
qualified workers and follow strict safety
rules as set by their state or by the federal
government.
Once the work is completed, dust cleanup
activities must be repeated until testing
indicates that lead dust levels are below the
following:
40 micrograms per square foot (µg/ft
2
)
for floors, including carpeted floors;
250 µg/ft
2
for interior windows sills; and
400 µg/ft
2
for window troughs.
Call your state or local agency (see bottom
of page 11) for help in locating certified
professionals in your area and to see if
financial assistance is available.
Reducing Lead Hazards In The Home
Removing
lead
improperly
can increase
the hazard to
your family
by spreading
even more
lead dust
around the
house.
Always use a
professional who
is trained to
remove lead
hazards safely.
Take precautions before your contractor or
you begin remodeling or renovating any-
thing that disturbs painted surfaces (such
as scraping off paint or tearing out walls):
Have the area tested for lead-based
paint.
Do not use a belt-sander, propane
torch, high temperature heat gun, dry
scraper, or dry sandpaper to remove
lead-based paint. These actions create
large amounts of lead dust and fumes.
Lead dust can remain in your home
long after the work is done.
Te mporarily move your family (espe-
cially children and pregnant women)
out of the apartment or house until
the work is done and the area is prop-
erly cleaned. If you can’t move your
family, at least completely seal off the
work area.
Follow other safety measures to
reduce lead hazards. You can find out
about other safety measures by calling
1-800-424-LEAD. Ask for the brochure
“Reducing Lead Hazards When
Remodeling Your Home.” This brochure
explains what to do before, during,
and after renovations.
If you have already completed renova-
tions or remodeling that could have
released lead-based paint or dust, get
your young children tested and follow
the steps outlined on page 7 of this
brochure.
Remodeling or Renovating a Home With
Lead-Based Paint
If not
conducted
properly,
certain types
of renova-
tions can
release lead
from paint
and dust into
the air.
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10
Drinking water. Your home might have
plumbing with lead or lead solder. Call
your local health department or water
supplier to find out about testing your
water. You cannot see, smell, or taste
lead, and boiling your water will not get
rid of lead. If you think your plumbing
might have lead in it:
Use only cold water for drinking and
cooking.
Run water for 15 to 30 seconds
before drinking it, especially if you
have not used your water for a few
hours.
The job. If you work with lead, you
could bring it home on your hands or
clothes. Shower and change clothes
before coming home. Launder your work
clothes separately from the rest of your
family’s clothes.
Old painted toys and furniture.
Food and liquids stored in lead crystal
or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain.
Lead smelters or other industries that
release lead into the air.
Hobbies that use lead, such as making
pottery or stained glass, or refinishing
furniture.
Folk remedies that contain lead, such as
greta” and “azarcon” used to treat an
upset stomach.
Other Sources of Lead
While paint, dust,
and soil are the
most common
sources of lead,
other lead
sources also exist.
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The National Lead Information Center
Call 1-800-424-LEAD (424-5323) to learn
how to protect children from lead poisoning
and for other information on lead hazards.
To access lead information via the web, visit
www.epa.gov/lead and
www.hud.gov/offices/lead/.
EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Call 1-800-426-4791 for information about
lead in drinking water.
Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) Hotline
To request information on lead in
consumer products, or to report an
unsafe consumer product or a prod-
uct-related injury call 1-800-638-
2772, or visit CPSC's Web site at:
www.cpsc.gov.
Health and Environmental Agencies
Some cities, states, and tribes have
their own rules for lead-based paint
activities. Check with your local agency to
see which laws apply to you. Most agencies
can also provide information on finding a
lead abatement firm in your area, and on
possible sources of financial aid for reducing
lead hazards. Receive up-to-date address
and phone information for your local con-
tacts on the Internet at www.epa.gov/lead
or contact the National Lead Information
Center at 1-800-424-LEAD.
For More Information
For the hearing impaired, call the Federal Information
Relay Service at
1-800-877-8339 to access any of
the phone numbers in this brochure.
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EPA Regional Offices
Region 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Vermont)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 1
Suite 1100 (CPT)
One Congress Street
Boston, MA 02114-2023
1 (888) 372-7341
Region 2 (New Jersey, New York,
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 2
2890 Woodbridge Avenue
Building 209, Mail Stop 225
Edison, NJ 08837-3679
(732) 321-6671
Region 3 (Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC,
West Virginia)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 3 (3WC33)
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 814-5000
Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 4
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 562-8998
Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 5 (DT-8J)
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-3666
(312) 886-6003
EPA Regional Offices
Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue, 12th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
(214) 665-7577
Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,
Nebraska)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 7
(ARTD-RALI)
901 N. 5th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7020
Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 8
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2466
(303) 312-6021
Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Nevada)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 947-4164
Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
Washington)
Regional Lead Contact
U.S. EPA Region 10
Toxics Section WCM-128
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-1128
(206) 553-1985
Your Regional EPA Office can provide further information regard-
ing regulations and lead protection programs.
CPSC Regional Offices
Eastern Regional Center
Consumer Product Safety Commission
201 Varick Street, Room 903
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-4120
Central Regional Center
Consumer Product Safety Commission
230 South Dearborn Street, Room 2944
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-8260
Western Regional Center
Consumer Product Safety Commission
1301 Clay Street, Suite 610-N
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 637-4050
HUD Lead Office
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Please contact HUD's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard
Control for information on lead regulations, outreach efforts, and
lead hazard control and research grant programs.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
451 Seventh Street, SW, P-3206
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 755-1785
Your Regional CPSC Office can provide further information regard-
ing regulations and consumer product safety.
U.S. EPA Washington DC 20460 EPA747-K-99-001
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U.S. HUD Washington DC 20410
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upon current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented and
is reflective of the jurisdictional boundaries established by the statutes governing
the co-authoring agencies. Following the advice given will not necessarily pro-
vide complete protection in all situations or against all health hazards that can
be caused by lead exposure.
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If you think your home has high
levels of lead:
Get your young children tested for lead, even if
they seem healthy.
Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys
often.
Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods.
Get your home checked for lead hazards.
Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other
surfaces.
Wipe soil off shoes before entering house.
Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with
peeling or chipping paint.
Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust
when remodeling or renovating (call 1-800-424-
LEAD for guidelines).
Don’t use a belt-sander, propane torch, high
temperature heat gun, scraper, or sandpaper on
painted surfaces that may contain lead.
Don’t try to remove lead-based paint yourself.
Simple Steps To Protect Your Family
From Lead Hazards