Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Arizona?

In Arizona, landlord access is strictly regulated by the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act ( A.R.S. § 33-1343). As of 2026, the law ensures a balance between the landlord’s right to maintain the property and the tenant’s right to privacy.

Entry Without Prior Consent

A landlord may only enter an inhabited unit without prior permission or notice in these specific cases:

• True Emergencies: Immediate entry is allowed for situations threatening safety or property, such as a fire, gas leak, or major water pipe burst.

• Maintenance Requests: If a tenant submits a service or repair request, that request constitutes implied permission for the landlord to enter to address that specific issue.

• Abandonment: If the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises ( A.R.S. § 33-1370).

Requirements for Standard Entry

For routine inspections, repairs, or showing the unit to prospective buyers or tenants, the following rules apply:

• Two-Day Notice: The landlord must provide at least two days’ notice of their intent to enter.

• Reasonable Times: Entry must occur at “reasonable times,” typically interpreted as standard business hours unless otherwise agreed.

• Non-Harassment: The landlord cannot abuse this right to access or use it to harass the tenant.

Tenant Rights and Remedies

• Withholding Consent: While notice is required, a tenant cannot unreasonably withhold consent for a landlord to enter for lawful purposes like repairs or inspections.

• Abuse of Access: If a landlord makes an unlawful entry or repeatedly enters to harass the tenant, the tenant may recover actual damages or at least one month’s rent and may have the right to terminate the lease ( A.R.S. § 33-1376).

The information for this answer was found on our Arizona Landlord Tenant Rights answers.