AOCEAGN2F – Notice of Health and Safety Violation(s) 5-Day Notice to Comply (Fix or Correct Problem) – Arizona
The AOCEAGN2F – Notice of Health and Safety Violation(s) 5-Day Notice to Comply (Fix or Correct Problem) is a formal document used by landlords or their agents to inform tenants of specific violations of their rental agreement, particularly those that impact health and safety. The notice outlines the tenant’s obligation to either rectify the cited issues or vacate the property within a specified timeframe. This notice is given under A.R.S. § 33-1368(B). The laws about this notice are found in the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
This guide will help you accurately complete the 5-Day Notice to Comply form for health and safety violations. Follow these steps:
- Tenant(s) Information
- Name: Write the full name(s) of the tenant(s) who are receiving the notice.
- Address: Provide the complete address of the rental property.
- Phone: Include the tenant(s)’ phone number(s).
- Landlord(s) or Agent’s Information
- Name: Enter the full name of the landlord or the landlord’s agent issuing the notice.
- Address: Provide the complete address of the landlord or agent.
- Phone: Include the landlord or agent’s phone number.
- Notice Date
- Notice Date: Fill in the date when the notice is being issued.
- Violation Details
- Description of Violation: Clearly describe the violation(s) that occurred, including what happened, where it happened, and when it occurred. Use additional sheets if needed.
- Example: “On June 1, 2024, trash was left in the hallway of the building at 123 Main Street, posing a health hazard.”
- Options for Tenant
- Fix the Violation(s): The tenant(s) have 5 calendar days to correct the violation(s) after receiving the notice.
- Move Out: The tenant(s) have 5 calendar days to move out of the rental and return the keys to the landlord after receiving the notice.
- Contact the Landlord: The tenant(s) can contact the landlord to settle the matter. It is best to get any agreement in writing and signed by both parties.
- Notice Delivery
- Hand-Delivered Notices: If the notice is hand-delivered, write the date the tenant or household member received it.
- Certified Mail Notices: If the notice is sent by certified mail, write the date the postal service green card was signed or 10 days from the post-marked date, whichever comes first.
- Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Outline the Consequences: If the tenant(s) do not fix the violation(s), move out, or settle the matter, the landlord may file an eviction action. Explain the potential outcomes and legal processes involved.
- Warning
- Additional Violations: Inform the tenant(s) that similar violations during the rest of the rental agreement could result in a 10-day notice to move. If they do not move, the landlord may file an eviction action.
- Signature
- Date: Write the date when you, the landlord or agent, are signing the notice.
- Signature: Sign the form to validate it.
- Checkbox: Indicate whether the signer is the landlord or the agent by checking the appropriate box.
- Notice Delivery Method
- Hand Delivery: Check this box if the notice was hand-delivered and provide the name of the person who received it.
- Certified Mail: Check this box if the notice was sent by certified mail and include the mail receipt number.