10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-108
Reasonable Modifications of Existing Premises
Operative Text
A. The landlord may not increase for handicapped persons the customarily required security deposit; however, to ensure that funds will be available to pay for the restorations at the end of the tenancy, the landlord may negotiate as part of such a restoration agreement a provision requiring that the tenant pay into an interest-bearing escrow account, over a reasonable period, an amount of money not to exceed the cost of the restorations. The interest in any such account shall accrue to the benefit of the tenant. B. A landlord may condition permission for a modification on the renter providing a description of the proposed modifications as well as assurances that the work will be done in a workmanlike manner and that any required building permits will be obtained. C. When an interior modification will not interfere with the landlord’s, or a subsequent tenant’s use and enjoyment of the premises, the landlord shall not require the tenant to remove the alteration at the end of the lease, or condition approval of a modification on the tenant paying for the restoration of the property at the conclusion of the lease.
Under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-108, landlords are prohibited from charging higher security deposits to tenants with disabilities solely because of a requested modification. While landlords may require a restoration agreement backed by an interest-bearing escrow account—with interest accruing to the tenant—they cannot demand removal of interior modifications or upfront restoration payments when those modifications would not interfere with the landlord's or a future tenant's use of the premises. Landlords may, however, ask for a description of planned work and assurances that it will be completed in a workmanlike manner with any required permits obtained.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-108 generally keep their security deposit requirements uniform across all applicants, including those with disabilities who request modifications. Compliant operators who enter into restoration agreements structure any escrow arrangement so that the tenant's contributions are held in an interest-bearing account with interest credited to the tenant, and they limit escrow amounts to the actual projected cost of restoration. When an interior modification would not affect the landlord's or a subsequent tenant's use and enjoyment of the space, operators do not condition approval on a promise to restore the premises at lease end.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-108 establishes that tenants with disabilities cannot be charged a higher security deposit simply because they need a reasonable modification, and any escrow funds required under a restoration agreement must earn interest that belongs to the tenant. If a landlord demands removal of an interior modification that would not interfere with others' use of the premises, or conditions approval on paying for restoration at lease end, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their rights under this rule have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, filing a complaint with the appropriate state or federal fair housing agency, or consulting a housing attorney to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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