The Act, A.R.S. §§ 33-1301 to 33-1381, applies if you are renting a residential dwelling unit, such as a house or an apartment.
If you rent a mobile home, you are covered by the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, A.R.S. §§ 33-1401 to 33-1491.
The other major set of Landlord and Tenant statutes, A.R.S. §§ 33-301 to 33-381, is designed primarily for commercial or real property landlord-tenant relationships.
Besides the types of leases mentioned above, A.R.S. § 33-1308 lists seven exceptions.
Residence at an institution, if incidental to detention, such as a hospital, dormitory, or for counseling or religious services, or residence due to participation in a social service program
Occupancy under a contract of sale of a residential unit or property if the occupant is the purchaser
Residence at a fraternal or social order residence (e.g. a fraternity house).
Temporary residence at a hotel, motel or recreational lodging.
Occupancy by an employee of a landlord as a manager or custodian whose right to reside on the property is conditional upon his or her employment.
Occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit or a holder of a proprietary lease in a cooperative.
Public housing residences, established pursuant to federal law