Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.37
Superior court enforcement; local fair housing
Operative Text
A. The superior court has jurisdiction to enforce a local fair housing ordinance with provisions substantially equivalent to the provisions of federal law and this article. B. An incorporated city or town with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census that has a fair housing ordinance may file an action in superior court to enforce the ordinance.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq. § 41-1491.37, Arizona's superior courts are authorized to enforce local fair housing ordinances when those ordinances contain provisions substantially equivalent to federal fair housing law and the state article. Additionally, incorporated cities or towns with a population of 350,000 or more as measured by the 1990 U.S. decennial census may bring enforcement actions in superior court if they have adopted a qualifying fair housing ordinance. This provision establishes both the judicial forum and the municipal standing needed to pursue local fair housing enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Arizona should be aware that A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq. § 41-1491.37 empowers superior courts—and qualifying large municipalities—to enforce local fair housing ordinances that mirror federal and state standards. Compliant operators generally maintain practices consistent with both their local ordinance and the underlying federal fair housing requirements, since a local government may independently bring a court action to enforce those standards. Staying current with any local fair housing ordinance applicable to a property is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq. § 41-1491.37 establishes that tenants in jurisdictions with qualifying local fair housing ordinances have an additional layer of protection, because the municipality itself may file a superior court action to enforce those ordinances. Tenants who believe a local fair housing ordinance has been violated may wish to contact their city or town's fair housing office to understand what enforcement options the municipality can pursue on their behalf. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinances can help clarify which remedies and complaint pathways may be available under this provision.
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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