Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Arizona landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1301). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Arizona at a glance: Security deposit limit: 1.5 months' rent. Return deadline: 14 business days. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1301.
Security deposit
- Maximum deposit
- 1.5 months' rent
- Return deadline
- 14 business days
- Interest required
- No statutory requirement
The rule: Max 1.5 months' rent for all refundable security, prepaid rent included. After the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for the deposit, the landlord has 14 business days (Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded) to send the itemized list of deductions and any refund. Wrongful withholding can cost twice the amount withheld (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Source read · Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321
Eviction notice
- Nonpayment of rent
- 5 days notice
- Lease violation
- 10 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to vacate
- Month-to-month lease
- 30 days notice
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required if lease ends
Late rent fees
- Grace period
- 5 days
- Maximum late fee
- Reasonable amount
Additional regulations
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control
- Landlord entry notice
- 2 days
Primary statute reference: Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1301
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When to use Arizona document templates
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Common mistakes in Arizona
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (14 business days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
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In Arizona the security deposit limit is 1.5 months' rent. The return deadline is 14 business days. Max 1.5 months' rent for all refundable security, prepaid rent included. After the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for the deposit, the landlord has 14 business days (Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded) to send the itemized list of deductions and any refund. Wrongful withholding can cost twice the amount withheld (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321).
Confirm current rules in Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1301.
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Arizona month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Arizona sources before relying on this information.
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