Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1329
Regulation of rents; authority
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A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary the state legislature determines that the imposition of rent control on private residential housing units by cities, including charter cities, and towns is of statewide concern. Therefore, the power to control rents on private residential property is preempted by the state. Cities, including charter cities, or towns shall not have the power to control rents. B. The provisions of subsection A shall not apply to residential property which is owned, financed, insured or subsidized by any state agency, or by any city, including charter city, or town.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq. § 33-1329, Arizona state law declares rent control on private residential housing to be a matter of statewide concern, stripping cities, charter cities, and towns of any authority to impose rent control on privately owned residential properties. This preemption means that no local ordinance or municipal rule can cap rents on private units. However, the preemption does not extend to residential properties that are owned, financed, insured, or subsidized by a state agency or by a local government entity.
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A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq. § 33-1329 establishes that Arizona state law preempts local rent control, so operators of private residential rental properties generally do not need to monitor city or town ordinances for rent caps on those units. Compliant operators typically set and adjust rents for private units according to market conditions and the terms of their lease agreements, without concern that a municipality will impose a local rent ceiling. Operators of government-owned, financed, insured, or subsidized housing should be aware that this preemption does not apply to those properties, which may be subject to separate regulatory frameworks.
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. § 33-1329 means that tenants renting privately owned residential units in Arizona cannot rely on any city or town rent control ordinance to limit rent increases, because state law has removed that local authority entirely. Tenants living in housing that is government-owned, financed, insured, or subsidized may occupy a different legal category and could explore whether separate program rules apply to their unit. Tenants with questions about whether their housing falls under the preemption or a government-assistance exception may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona housing 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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