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Arizona security deposit law

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

Maximum deposit
1.5 months of rent
Return deadline
14 business days
Interest
Not required by the statute

Security, including prepaid rent, may not exceed one and one-half month's rent, though a tenant may voluntarily prepay more. Return within fourteen days after the tenancy ends, excluding weekends and legal holidays. Nonrefundable fees must be designated in writing; any other fee is refundable.

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1321(A), (D) · read on 2026-11-09

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Maximum legal deposit
$3,750
Up to 1.5 months of rent under A.R.S. § 33-1321(A), (D).
Return deadline
14 business days
14 business days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for the deposit. The landlord mails an itemized list of deductions and the amount due to the tenant's last known address.
Interest required
No
Not required by the statute
Arizona: Security, including prepaid rent, may not exceed one and one-half month's rent, though a tenant may voluntarily prepay more. Return within fourteen days after the tenancy ends, excluding weekends and legal holidays. Nonrefundable fees must be designated in writing; any other fee is refundable.
Source: A.R.S. § 33-1321(A), (D) · read on 2026-11-09

Arizona: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Arizona?

Up to 1.5 months of rent under A.R.S. § 33-1321(A), (D). Security, including prepaid rent, may not exceed one and one-half month's rent, though a tenant may voluntarily prepay more. Return within fourteen days after the tenancy ends, excluding weekends and legal holidays. Nonrefundable fees must be designated in writing; any other fee is refundable.

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

14 business days. 14 business days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for the deposit. The landlord mails an itemized list of deductions and the amount due to the tenant's last known address.

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

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