AZ HB2651

Expands protections for tenants who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to terminate rental agreements within 30 days of the incident, with written notice and supporting documentation (protective order or law enforcement report).

Allows victim tenants to avoid liability for future rent and early termination penalties upon termination, but remain liable for rent owed through the termination date and any previous outstanding obligations.

Permits victim tenants to require landlords to install new locks (by rekeying or full replacement) at the tenant's expense, and allows landlords to refuse providing keys to the person named in the protective order or police report.

Establishes that a person named in a protective order or police report who provokes early lease termination may be held civilly liable for all economic losses to the landlord, including unpaid rent, termination fees, repair costs, and any rent reductions previously granted.

Clarifies security deposit provisions to allow landlords to retain deposits for damages resulting from tenant non-compliance, but prohibits withholding for early lease termination when victim requirements are met, and establishes 60-day deadline for tenants to dispute itemized deduction lists.