Arizona Security Deposit Laws

Arizona limits security deposits to one and one-half months' rent and requires landlords to return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions within 14 business days of the tenancy ending.

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Key Rules

Limit
1.5 months' rent
Return Deadline
14 business days after tenancy termination
Interest Required
No
Itemization Required
Yes โ€” written itemized statement required
Penalty For Wrongful Withholding
Landlord may be liable for twice the deposit amount if wrongfully withheld

Applicable Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. ยง 33-1321

Security deposit limit: landlord may not require a security deposit exceeding one and one-half months' rent. Landlord must return the deposit within 14 business days after tenancy ends.

Legal Aid Resources

Southern Arizona Legal Aid

520-623-9465

Southern Arizona including Tucson

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