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Arizona landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Arizona landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

1.5 months' rent

Return: 14 business days · Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321

Late fees

No fixed cap — must be reasonable and in the written lease

Grace period: None statutory — rent is due on the lease date · Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368(B) (reasonableness; written lease required)

Entry notice

2 days

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1343 (2 days' notice)

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited statewide

Small claims limit

$5,000 (§ 22-503, raised eff. Sept. 2025); $10,000 regular justice court docket

Required disclosures

Every Arizona residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

  • Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
  • Move-in condition checklist

Notable Arizona quirk

No statutory grace period — the 5-day nonpayment notice is a cure window, not a grace period. Wrongful deposit retention risks double damages.

Arizona landlord law FAQ

What is the maximum security deposit in Arizona?

No more than 1.5 months' rent (§ 33-1321(A)), counting prepaid rent and any deposit however labeled. The tenant may voluntarily prepay more.

How long does a landlord have to return a deposit in Arizona?

14 days excluding weekends and holidays (effectively 14 business days) after the tenancy ends, possession is returned, and the tenant demands it, with an itemized deduction list (§ 33-1321(D)). Wrongful retention risks double damages.

Is there a cap on late fees in Arizona?

No fixed dollar cap, but the fee must be reasonable and stated in the written lease (§ 33-1368(B)). There is no statutory grace period.

How much notice before entering a rental in Arizona?

At least two days' notice, entry only at reasonable times, except emergencies (§ 33-1343). A tenant's maintenance request itself authorizes entry for that repair.

Is there a grace period for rent in Arizona?

No. Rent is due on the lease date, and the landlord can serve a 5-day nonpayment notice as soon as rent is unpaid (§ 33-1368(B)).

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Arizona?

No fixed cap — must be reasonable and in the written lease. Grace period: None statutory — rent is due on the lease date. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Arizona?

1.5 months' rent. The deposit must be returned within 14 business days after move-out.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Arizona?

2 days.

Is there rent control in Arizona?

Prohibited statewide.

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts. Last reviewed 2026-07-02. Deposit statute: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321. Late fee statute: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368(B) (reasonableness; written lease required).

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other states

AR

Arkansas

2 months' rent

CA

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

CO

Colorado

2 months' rent (since Aug. 7, 2023)

CT

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

DE

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)

DC

District of Columbia

1 month's rent

FL

Florida

No statutory cap

GA

Georgia

2 months' rent (leases entered/renewed on or after July 1, 2024); no cap on older leases