My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Arizona
I was planning on moving into an apartment and needed to start moving in no later that May 5th because I have training for work in another city and need to be prepared to work from home by May 16th. The agreement I signed stated that my move-in day was May 4th or 5th, but her daughter could stay there through August 12th or 13th. I gave her $100 for a security deposit and partial rent for the month of May, totaling $462.50. I began requesting keys on May 3rd, on May 4th she told me that she would NOT be giving me keys, and that is where she currently stands.
I needed to be 100% moved in and ready for work by this weekend, there was even talk of the daughter sleeping in my bed while I am training and she is graduating. Because the woman refused to give me keys and access, I was unable to move my things and set up the apartment, so I am FORCED to find a place that will allow me to move in IMMEDIATELY.
Since the woman did not honor the move-in date and violated the terms of the agreement, does this void it altogether? She is refusing to return my money and calling me several times a day, sending multiple emails, and texting me as late as midnight. I feel that she violated the terms and made it impossible for me move when I needed to and want my money back. She is claiming that I am obligated to pay rent all summer and that it is my job to find another tenant. After this woman's behavior and reactions I want nothing to do with her and never want to have interactions with her again, let alone sublease her daughter's apartment.
Am I free from the contract because she violated the terms? How can I get my money back? Please help!!

