Arizona bill stops landlords from charging unfair application fees

Landlord tenant act; application fees

Introduced· 2026-01-15

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would stop landlords from charging unfair application fees and make them tell you why you were denied, so you don't waste money.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is a big win for anyone looking for a place to live. Right now, landlords can charge you money just to apply, even if they already know the place isn't available or they don't even use all the money for checking your background. This bill would make landlords be honest about these fees. They would have to tell you exactly what the fee is for, what information they will check, and why they might say no to your application. If they don't follow these rules, they could get into big trouble and have to pay you back three times the money. This bill is still new, so now is the time to tell your lawmakers if you think it's a good idea to protect people from unfair fees.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Landlords would have to tell you in writing the fee amount, what it's for, and what info they will check.
Landlords could not charge a fee if they don't plan to use all of it for their actual costs.
Landlords could not charge different fees to different people for the same or other available units.
Landlords could not charge a fee if they know the rental unit is not available.
Landlords would have to give you a receipt and return any extra money from the fee within 14 days.
Landlords would have to review your application fairly and tell you why you were denied.
If a landlord breaks these rules, they could owe you three times the money, plus court costs and lawyer fees.