Arizona § 33-1366 - Fire or casualty damage
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1366 — Fire or casualty damage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-1366. Fire or casualty damage
A. If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the tenant may do either of the following:
1. Immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord in writing within fourteen days thereafter of his intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental agreement terminates as of the date of vacating.
2. If continued occupancy is lawful, vacate any part of the dwelling unit rendered unusable by the fire or casualty, in which case the tenant's liability for rent is reduced in proportion to the diminution in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit.
B. If the rental agreement is terminated the landlord shall return all security recoverable under section 33-1321. Accounting for rent in the event of termination or apportionment is to occur as of the date the tenant vacates all or part of the dwelling unit.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 33-1366
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1366 cover?
Section 33-1366 ("Fire or casualty damage") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 33-1366?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 33-1366 apply to my situation?
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