Landlord-tenant law

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Arizona.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1.5 months' rent
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(A)
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Deposit Return Deadline
14 business days
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(D)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368(B)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1375
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease); mobile-home parks: $5/day
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Arizona specific notes

Phoenix and Tucson do not have additional local landlord-tenant ordinances that modify state caps. Non-refundable charges (e.g., cleaning fees) must be clearly labeled as non-refundable in the lease.

FAQ

Common Arizona landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Arizona?+
1.5 months' rent. Governed by Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321(A). Deposit must be returned within 14 business days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Arizona for non-payment of rent?+
5-day notice to pay or quit. Per Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368(B). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Arizona?+
30 days. Per Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1375. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Arizona?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease); mobile-home parks: $5/day. Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
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