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HB 2565

landlord tenant; notice; assistance information

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Cesar Aguilar and 9 co-sponsors

Arizona HB 2565 requires landlords to provide tenants with rental assistance program information at lease signing and eviction notices to reduce housing instability.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2565

Legislative bill overview

HB 2565 requires landlords to provide tenants with information about available rental assistance programs at the time of lease signing and when providing eviction notices. The bill mandates that landlords include specific assistance resource information in written notices to tenants regarding non-payment of rent or lease violations.

Why is this important

Rental assistance programs exist but many tenants are unaware of them, leading to preventable evictions. By requiring landlords to proactively share this information, the bill aims to reduce homelessness and housing instability while potentially decreasing eviction filings. This addresses a gap where tenants may lose housing due to lack of knowledge about available financial resources rather than unwillingness to pay.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord compliance burden: Small landlords may face administrative costs and complexity in maintaining current assistance program information across multiple jurisdictions
  • Effectiveness debate: Critics may question whether notice requirements alone significantly increase program utilization or merely shift responsibility without addressing root causes of non-payment
  • Program capacity concerns: If the bill successfully directs more tenants to assistance programs, existing programs may face overwhelming demand without corresponding funding increases

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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