Upkeep

• The landlord must provide a dwelling that is habitable. At a minimum, says the "Arizona Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook," the property must meet all local building and health codes. The landlord must maintain all common spaces and keep them safe. The landlord is also responsible for the maintenance of any appliances, such as ovens and refrigerators, he provides.
  
  

Discrimination

• You cannot be denied the right to rent a home in Mohave County, or elsewhere in Arizona, based on discrimination. Arizona law provides protection for those who are discriminated against on the basis of race, national origin, gender, family status, religion or disability. You cannot be refused because you have children unless the rental property is defined as housing for older persons. A landlord cannot charge you more for rent or create special policies as a result of discrimination.
  
  

Documentation

• The landlord must give you a signed copy of the lease and a record of the property walk-though. No additions or changes to the lease can be made after it is signed without your agreement in writing. A landlord cannot raise the rent during the term of a yearlong lease. You must receive 30-days notice of a rent increase or change in services if you are on a month-to-month rental agreement or 10-days notice if you are living in the property on a weekly basis. If you are in breach of the lease agreement, including a failure to pay rent, the landlord must notify you in writing and give you five days to correct the situation before eviction procedures can begin.
  
  

Utilities

• The landlord is not required to provide most utilities. Utilities provided by the landlord must be spelled out in the rental agreement. If you are paying rent and utilities are included, the lease must state how much of your payment is going to cover those utilities. All services provided by the landlord or property owner, such as ventilation, plumbing and electrical, must be kept in working order.
  
  

Access to the Home

• You cannot be locked out of your apartment by a landlord without a court order. Your landlord cannot take any of your personal property from the residence. Landlords in violation of these laws can be sued for two months' rent or actual damages. You have a right not to be disturbed. A landlord must give you 48-hours notice before entering your home unless he has a court order or there is a justifiable emergency.