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Arizona residential lease agreement.

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1.5 monthsSecurity deposit cap

14 daysDeposit return deadline

48 hrsEntry notice required

30 daysTo end month-to-month

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Security deposits in Arizona

Arizona caps security deposits at 1.5 months of rent. 1.5 months including prepaid rent; tenant may voluntarily pay more After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 14 days. 14 business days (excl. weekends/holidays) with itemized list Returning one now? Use the free Arizona deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.

Late fees and grace periods

Arizona sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap; must be stated in lease and reasonable. No required grace period.

Landlord entry and notices

Landlords must give at least 48 hours' notice before entering, except in emergencies. 2 days' notice, reasonable times (A.R.S. § 33-1343). Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (30 days before next periodic rental date). Rent increases require 30 days' advance notice (30 days via change-of-terms notice on month-to-month). Planning an increase? The free Arizona rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.

Required disclosures in a Arizona lease

Lead-based paint (federal). EPA/HUD disclosure and pamphlet required (Required when: pre-1978 housing.)
Owner/manager identity. Name/address of manager and owner or agent (Always required.)
ARLTA availability notice. Notify tenant the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is free from AZ Dept. of Housing (Always required.)
Move-in checklist & move-out rights. Signed move-in condition form; notice tenant may attend move-out inspection (Always required.)
Nonrefundable fee purpose. Purpose of all nonrefundable fees/deposits must be stated in writing (Required when: any nonrefundable fee charged.)
Bed bug educational materials. Provide bedbug education; may not lease a unit with known infestation (Always required.)
Pool safety notice. State pool safety notice required (Required when: property has a pool.)
Utility ratio billing. Disclose submeter/ratio utility billing method (Required when: utilities ratio-billed or submetered.)

Clauses you can’t put in a Arizona lease

Waiver of ARLTA rights
Confession of judgment
Exculpatory clauses
Shifting landlord's statutory liability

Utilities and pets

Utilities: Ratio billing/submetering allowed with disclosure; shutoffs as self-help prohibited. Pets: Nonrefundable pet fees allowed if purpose stated in writing; refundable pet deposits count toward the 1.5-month cap.

Frequently asked questions

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

Arizona caps security deposits at 1.5 months of rent. 1.5 months including prepaid rent; tenant may voluntarily pay more

How long does a Arizona landlord have to return the deposit?

14 days after the tenancy ends. 14 business days (excl. weekends/holidays) with itemized list

Are late fees limited in Arizona?

There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap; must be stated in lease and reasonable. No required grace period

How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in Arizona?

At least 48 hours, except in emergencies. 2 days' notice, reasonable times (A.R.S. § 33-1343)

Does Arizona have rent control?

No statewide rent control. State preempts local residential rent control (A.R.S. § 33-1329)

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Key statutes: A.R.S. § 33-1321 · A.R.S. § 33-1343 · A.R.S. § 33-1375 · A.R.S. § 33-1319. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.