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Arizona landlord rules
1 of 10 values below carries a source-confirmed statute citation. The rest are conservative reference values from Aptoria's compliance data and are labeled unverified.
Late fees must be "reasonable" — courts often uphold up to ~5%.
Deposits, fees, and notices
Security deposit limit
Unverified reference value
1.5× monthly rent
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Deposit return deadline
Source-confirmed 2026-07
Within 14 days EXCLUDING weekends and legal holidays (~3 calendar weeks) after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered, AND the tenant demands return — provide an itemized list of deductions and any amount due. Wrongful withholding exposes the landlord to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
A.R.S. § 33-1321. Arizona State Legislature (official) ↗
The 14-day clock is BUSINESS days (excludes weekends/holidays) and starts only after the tenant demands the deposit back.
Reference value on file: 14 days after move-out
Late fees
Unverified reference value
No statewide cap (reasonableness standard)
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Rent-increase notice
Unverified reference value
30 days
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Month-to-month termination notice
Unverified reference value
30 days
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Pay-or-quit notice
Unverified reference value
5 days
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Non-emergency entry notice
Unverified reference value
48 hours
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Application fee limit
Unverified reference value
No statewide cap
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Statewide rent regulation
Unverified reference value
No statewide rent regulation (check local ordinances)
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Separate pet deposit
Unverified reference value
Permitted
No verified statutory citation on file. Confirm with the current statute.
Payments, fair housing, and licensing
Card surcharges on rent
Allowed within card-network limits
Returned-payment (NSF) fee
No statewide statutory cap on file
Source-of-income protection
No statewide protection on file
Local ordinances can extend protection beyond the statewide rule.
Property-management licensing
License generally required to manage for others
State real estate broker license required for property management for others — confirm with state commission.
Arizona next to its neighbors
Own units on both sides of a state line? These are the same reference values for every bordering jurisdiction. Open a state to see its citations.
| Rule | Arizona | California | Nevada | New Mexico | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | 1.5× monthly rent | 1× monthly rent | 3× monthly rent | 1× monthly rent | No statewide cap |
| Deposit return deadline | 14 days after move-out | 21 days after move-out | 30 days after move-out | 30 days after move-out | 30 days after move-out |
| Late fees | No statewide cap (reasonableness standard) | No statewide cap (reasonableness standard) | Capped at 5% of monthly rent | Capped at 10% of monthly rent | Capped at $75 |
| Rent-increase notice | 30 days | 30 days | 60 days | 30 days | 15 days |
| Non-emergency entry notice | 48 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Pay-or-quit notice | 5 days | 3 days | 7 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Source-of-income protection | No statewide protection on file | Protected statewide | No statewide protection on file | No statewide protection on file | No statewide protection on file |
| Card surcharges on rent | Allowed within card-network limits | Allowed only with inclusive total pricing | Allowed within card-network limits | Allowed within card-network limits | Allowed within card-network limits |
Lease disclosures on file
• Lead-based paint hazards (pre-1978 housing) — EPA Pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home"
• Move-in inspection report on request
• Bedbug disclosure (some cities)
Run the numbers
Security deposit calculator
Late fee calculator
Rent increase calculator
Move-in / move-out inspection checklist
Educational information only, not legal advice. Laws, local ordinances, court interpretations, and the facts of a tenancy can change the result. Verify the current binding text and obtain advice from a qualified local professional before acting.