HB2454 Summary

• Expands tenant early lease termination rights to include victims of sexual assault (in addition to existing domestic violence protections) under Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1318.

• Requires tenants to provide written notice with proof such as a protective order or law enforcement report, and permits termination if the sexual assault occurred within 30 days before notice (unless landlord waives this requirement).

• Allows victims to request new locks at tenant's expense, with landlords permitted to retain copies and refuse keys to the named defendant in protection orders.

• Prohibits landlords from providing property access to defendants in protective orders unless accompanied by law enforcement, and establishes civil liability for defendants who cause lease termination.

• Provides landlord immunity for good faith actions taken under this section and permits remaining tenants to enter new leases if they meet current application requirements.