My question involves an eviction in the state of: Arizona
I have run into a problem with my landlord. The pool pump went out and she is trying to claim it is my responsibility. She refuses to have an inspection to determine the cause of pool pump failure, and our contract states that repairs over 50.00 are responsibility of the landlord. I have followed the letter of our lease agreement and she sent a Notice to Quit stating I need to repair the pump (at my own cost) by 4/13 or move out by 4/30.
My lease was due to be up on 5/31, and I had already notified her that I was not going to renew the lease. I sent her a final letter stating that I was not going to pay, I considered her in breach of contract, and that I am not responsible for any further damages to the pool stemming from her inaction. She sent a final notice, and part of it stated that we must be out by 4/30, but pay through the end of our original lease.
My question is, if we don't pay for May's rent, what recourse does she have? If she takes us to court, does she have to prove we breached the contract before she can collect? Am I breaching the contract by not paying May's rent? (The contract states what she is demanding, that in event of eviction tenant is still responsible for remaining rent). Can she find or make up other "breaches" and use those in court in the future? If she takes me to court can I recoup cost for my time and effort?
Thanks in advance.

