The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, which convenes in January 2024.
DISCLAIMER
This online version of the Arizona Revised Statutes is primarily maintained for legislative drafting purposes and reflects the version of law that is effective on January 1st of the year following the most recent legislative session. The official version of the Arizona Revised Statutes is published by Thomson Reuters.
A. For individual residential rental properties the city or town may conduct interior inspections if an exterior inspection of the property reveals or if the property is found to have any of the following:
1. Conditions that materially affect the health and safety of the occupants as prescribed by section 9-1303.
2. A significant level of crime associated with the property.
3. A documented history of building code violations.
4. The owner repeatedly fails to comply with building code enforcement requirements imposed by the city or town.
5. There is probable cause that the residential rental property is not in compliance with the city's building code.
6. A complaint is received from or consent for inspection is given by the owner of record, agent or property manager, a lawful resident or a lawful tenant of the residential rental unit.
B. If the city or town determines pursuant to subsection A of this section that an interior inspection is reasonably necessary and the property's tenant has vacated, the city or town may require an additional inspection and approval by the city or town before a new occupancy is permitted.
C. Before entry the city or town shall receive consent of the owner of record or a lawful tenant or on issuance of a warrant.
D. This section does not limit the authority of a city or town to:
1. Perform an exterior inspection of any property in the city or town's jurisdiction at any time.
2. On receipt of a complaint or consent from the owner or lawful tenant, perform an interior inspection of any property in the city or town's jurisdiction.
3. Perform interior, exterior or construction job site inspections of new construction before issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
4. Perform interior or exterior inspections of illegal construction that occurred without a required building permit.
5. Perform an interior inspection of any property during an emergency or natural disaster.
E. A city or town may designate any of its departments to perform all or part of the duties granted to the city or town pursuant to this chapter.