Arizona late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap
No statutory cap
Grace period
None in the statute

No numeric cap or grace period; the late fee must be reasonable and stated in a written rental agreement. The $5/day limit is in the mobile-home act (A.R.S. § 33-1414), not for apartments or houses.

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) · read on 2026-11-09

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No statutory maximum
Arizona's statute sets no dollar or percentage ceiling. The fee must be written in the lease, and courts strike fees that look like a penalty rather than a fair estimate of the landlord's cost — so we show no « maximum » here.
Grace period
None in the statute
Statutory cap
No statutory cap
Arizona: No numeric cap or grace period; the late fee must be reasonable and stated in a written rental agreement. The $5/day limit is in the mobile-home act (A.R.S. § 33-1414), not for apartments or houses.
Source: A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) · read on 2026-11-09

Arizona: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in Arizona?

Arizona's statute sets no cap. No numeric cap or grace period; the late fee must be reasonable and stated in a written rental agreement. The $5/day limit is in the mobile-home act (A.R.S. § 33-1414), not for apartments or houses.

Is there a grace period for late rent in Arizona?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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