AZ HB2839

Establishes a maximum annual rental rate increase of the consumer price index plus 3 percent, capped at 7 percent total annual increase per tenant.

Requires the Office of Economic Opportunity to provide the annual consumer price index percentage to the Arizona Department of Housing for calculating allowable rent increases.

Authorizes the Arizona Department of Housing to calculate permissible rent amounts, accept complaints from tenants, investigate violations, and refer violations to the Attorney General.

Classifies knowing violations of the maximum rental rate as an unlawful practice under Arizona law, allowing the Attorney General to seek restitution, injunctive relief, and other remedies.

Modifies provisions regarding authorized persons retrieving tenant property or animals when a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated, allowing the landlord to dispose of property or release animals to shelters if authorized contacts fail to respond within specified timeframes.