What terms are binding on my lease, if there are discrepancies throughout?

Yes, send the LL the proper statutory notices to repair (assuming it is the LL's duty to maintain) under the AZ Residential LL/T Act - A.R.S. Title...

Who can I sue for withholding vital easement information.

I've never heard of a home inspector checking for easements...their job is to inspect the physical home, and usually doesn't include plumbing and...

Unless there are any particular rules in your state, a tenant will be able to sue a landlord under a lease AND the property owner, if they are...

You've answered your own question..."I am responsible for landscaping and yard maintenance" How do you expect the plants to get watered? You are...

Depends on your lease, what is leased, maintenance, etc...ultimately a discussion with them about this should help resolve this issue. Lawyers cost...

In a case of non payment of rent with a month to month lease term can a LL decide to wait 12 months than choose to evict?

You don't get free rent because your LL didn't choose to instantly collect.

Considering breaking lease early. Lease has breaking lease penalty, but doesn't specify. Is that legal?

Would need to review the specific document in question.

In AZ I own a rental property. Can I use tenant overpaid the rent to deduct the amount she owes me?

If you give it back you may never see it again...

Changing locks?

Restricting an owner from their property would be an issue...but it seems like getting the title squared away is/will be another one!

Hardship declaration expiring and then what?

These are uncertain times and not sure there is a good answer here with the unknown ahead. There may be special rules in NY to protect you as well,...