No, lease agreements don't have to be notarized in Arizona. A lease can be notarized if the tenant and landlord want it to be. It is not, however, required by law for the rental agreement to be legally binding.
Handwritten contracts are legally binding if they meet the necessary conditions that apply to all contracts: mutual agreement, capacity, consideration, and legal validity. There are no legal differences between typed and handwritten agreements when it comes to enforceability.
Dear landlord or tenant, This letter is to notify that you will need to vacate the rental unit/I will vacate the rental unit on date. This letter meets the 30-day notice requirement as outlined by the lease agreement. Keys will be returned to the property manager at address of property manager's office on date.
Lease agreements are a contract. But you don't necessarily need to hire a lawyer to write good lease agreements, you can do it yourself. But you're a first-time landlord or simply don't have the time to write a lease, you can hire a property management company to do it for you.
Here's a list of standard fields that you should include in your lease agreement: Tenant information. Include each tenant's full name and contact information. Rental property description. Security deposit. Monthly rent amount. Utilities. Lease term. Policies. Late fees.
written rental agreement is absolutely valid and enforceable. It doesn't need to be notarized, but must be signed by both parties to the lease. Essential terms must be present in the writing, however.
Lease agreements are a contract. But you don't necessarily need to hire a lawyer to write good lease agreements, you can do it yourself. But you're a first-time landlord or simply don't have the time to write a lease, you can hire a property management company to do it for you.
But the landlord can't just kick out the tenant, change the locks, or turn off the utilities. The landlord must follow all the steps the law says must be taken. And the tenant should not just stop paying the rent unless the tenant first follows all the steps the law says must be taken.
What to include in an apartment lease agreement. Tenant information. Include each tenant's full name and contact information. Rental property description. List the apartment's location, all common areas, parking spaces, and included facilities. Security deposit. Monthly rent amount. Utilities. Lease term. Policies. Late fees.
33-1324, the landlord is required to "make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition." (complete statute below). Pursuant to A.R.S. 33-1361, if the landlord fails to keep the premises fit and habitable, you have a few options.