Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1313
Notice
Operative Text
A. A person has notice of a fact if he has actual knowledge of it, has received a notice or notification of it or from all the facts and circumstances known to him at the time in question he has reason to know that it exists. A person "knows" or "has knowledge" of a fact if he has actual knowledge of it. B. A person "notifies" or "gives" a notice or notification to another by taking steps reasonably calculated to inform the other in ordinary course whether or not the other actually comes to know of it. A person "receives" a notice or notification when it comes to his attention, or in the case of the landlord, it is delivered in hand or mailed by registered or certified mail to the place of business of the landlord through which the rental agreement was made or at any place held out by him as the place for receipt of the communication or delivered to any individual who is designated as an agent by section 33-1322 or, in the case of the tenant, it is delivered in hand to the tenant or mailed by registered or certified mail to him at the place held out by him as the place for receipt of the communication or, in the absence of such designation, to his last known place of residence. If notice is mailed by registered or certified mail, the tenant or landlord is deemed to have received such notice on the date the notice is actually received by him or five days after the date the notice is mailed, whichever occurs first. C. "Notice," knowledge or a notice or notification received by an organization is effective for a particular transaction from the time it is brought to the attention of the individual conducting the transaction and in any event from the time it would have been brought to his attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq. § 33-1313, Arizona law establishes what it means to have, give, and receive notice in the landlord-tenant context. A person is considered to have notice of a fact when they actually know it, have been told about it, or have enough surrounding information that they reasonably should know it exists. When notice is sent by registered or certified mail, the recipient is treated as having received it either on the day it actually arrives or five days after mailing, whichever comes first.
Plain English — not legal advice.
A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq. § 33-1313 sets out the methods by which landlords properly deliver and receive notice under Arizona's residential landlord-tenant law. Compliant operators generally send time-sensitive communications by registered or certified mail to the tenant's last known address or the address the tenant has designated for receiving notices, and they maintain records of mailing dates to establish the five-day deemed-receipt rule. Landlords also ensure that any designated agent identified under § 33-1322 is available and equipped to receive notices delivered to the business location through which the rental agreement was made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq. § 33-1313 defines how tenants are considered to have received notice from a landlord, which can affect important deadlines and rights under Arizona's residential landlord-tenant law. Tenants who provide a clear, current mailing address create a reliable record of where official notices must be sent, and understanding the five-day deemed-receipt rule for certified or registered mail can be relevant when evaluating whether a landlord's notice was timely. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given in a particular situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona 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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