Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-323
Liability of person in possession of land for rent due thereon
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Every person in possession of land out of which rent is due is liable for the amount or proportion of rent due from the lands in his possession, although it is only a part of the land originally demised, without depriving the landlord of other legal remedies for recovery of rent.
Under A.R.S. § 33-303 et seq. § 33-323, any person who holds possession of land from which rent is owed becomes personally liable for the rent attributable to the portion they occupy, even if that portion is only part of the originally leased property. This rule applies regardless of how the land was divided or transferred. Importantly, this liability does not eliminate any other legal remedies the landlord may have to recover unpaid rent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
A.R.S. § 33-303 et seq. § 33-323 means that when a tenant sublets, assigns, or otherwise transfers possession of part of a leased property, the person in possession of that portion becomes liable for the rent associated with it. Compliant landlords typically document all parties in possession of their property and track which portions of the original lease each occupant holds. Because this provision preserves all other legal remedies, landlords generally maintain their full range of collection options even when pursuing rent from a partial occupant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-303 et seq. § 33-323 establishes that a tenant in possession of only part of an originally leased property may still be held liable for the rent attributable to that portion. Tenants who have taken over part of a leased space through a sublease or assignment should be aware that this obligation can attach to them directly. Those with questions about how this provision applies to their rental arrangement may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Arizona landlord-tenant law.
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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