ARIZONA PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
EXAM
Question 1: Under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, what is the
maximum amount a landlord can demand as a security deposit?
Choices:
1) One month's rent 2) One and one-half month's rent 3) Two months' rent 4) There is no statutory limit
Correct Answer: One and one-half month's rent
Explanation: According to Arizona law, a landlord cannot demand or receive security, however denominated, including prepaid rent, in an amount or value in excess of one and one-half month's rent. A tenant may voluntarily pay more.Page 1
Question 2: Within how many days must a landlord return a tenant's security
deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions after the termination of the tenancy?
Choices:
1) 7 business days 2) 10 calendar days 3) 14 business days 4) 21 calendar days
Correct Answer: 14 business days
Explanation: Arizona law requires landlords to return the security deposit, minus any lawful deductions accompanied by an itemized written list, within 14 business days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant.Question 3: If an Arizona landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit, what is the maximum penalty the tenant may recover?
Choices:
1) The amount withheld plus interest 2) Double the amount wrongfully withheld 3) The amount withheld plus twice the amount wrongfully withheld 4) Three times the amount wrongfully withheld
Correct Answer: The amount withheld plus twice the amount wrongfully withheld
Explanation: If the landlord fails to comply with the 14-business-day rule for security deposits, the tenant may recover the property and money due the tenant together with damages in an amount equal to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.Page 2
Question 4: Which of the following properties is exempt from the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act?
Choices:
1) A single-family rental home 2) A multi-family apartment building 3) A mobile home space in a mobile home park 4) A fraternity or sorority house
Correct Answer: A fraternity or sorority house
Explanation: Fraternity and sorority houses, transient occupancy (like hotels), and commercial properties are exempt from the standard Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Question 5: How much notice must a landlord give an Arizona tenant before
entering the dwelling unit for non-emergency maintenance?
Choices:
1) 24 hours 2) 48 hours (2 days) 3) 72 hours 4) No notice is required if it is written in the lease
Correct Answer: 48 hours (2 days)
Explanation: Under ARLTA, the landlord must give the tenant at least two days' notice of the landlord's intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times, except in case of emergency.Page 3