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    Arizona Security Deposit Return Letter

    Within 14 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the tenancy ends and the tenant returns the keys and vacates, mail the tenant an itemized list of deductions plus any refund (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)). The security deposit return letter below is preset for Arizona: fill in your details, then print it or save it as a PDF.

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    Arizona rules for a security deposit return letter

    Deadline to return the security deposit
    14 business days after move-out A.R.S. § 33-1321(D), A.R.S. § 33-1310(3)
    Itemized list of deductions
    Required A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)
    Penalty for a late or improper return
    Return of the money due plus damages equal to twice the amount wrongfully withheld A.R.S. § 33-1321(E)

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    State and dates

    Arizona: Within 14 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the tenancy ends and the tenant returns the keys and vacates, mail the tenant an itemized list of deductions plus any refund (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)).

    The day the tenant moved out and returned the keys.

    Arizona counts 14 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), so the form does not compute a date. Within 14 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the tenancy ends and the tenant returns the keys and vacates, mail the tenant an itemized list of deductions plus any refund (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)).

    Parties

    Everyone named on the lease. Separate names with commas.

    Where you are sending this letter and any refund. Use the address the tenant gave you in writing.

    Deposit

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    Only if your state, city or lease requires interest on deposits. Leave empty otherwise.

    Itemized deductions

    One line per charge: what it is for and the amount. Unused lines are left out. Arizona: Landlords must send the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with any amount due, by first-class mail to the tenant's last known address unless the tenant arranges otherwise in writing (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)).

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    Several states require supporting documents for repair or cleaning charges. Attach them when you have them.

    Refund or balance

    For example, a note that an estimate will be followed by the final invoice.

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    Security Deposit Return Letter

    Itemized statement of deductions

    Date:November 12, 2026
    Rental property:123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield
    To (former tenants):Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera
    Forwarding address:88 Birch Road, Apt 2, Shelbyville
    From (landlord):Jordan Ellis, 500 Oak Avenue, Springfield
    Move-out date:October 31, 2026

    Dear Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera:

    This letter accounts for the security deposit you paid for 123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield. You moved out on October 31, 2026. Below is an itemized list of each amount deducted from the deposit and the reason for it, followed by the balance.

    Itemized deductions

    No.Description of chargeAmount
    1Patch and paint hole in bedroom wall$180.00
    2Replace broken bathroom mirror$95.50
    3Remove furniture and trash left in garage$150.00
    Total deductions$425.50

    Deposit accounting

    ItemAmount
    Security deposit received$1,800.00
    Less total deductions- $425.50
    Amount refunded to tenant$1,374.50

    The refund of $1,374.50 is enclosed or sent with this letter by check no. 1043 on November 12, 2026.

    Copies of receipts, invoices or estimates supporting the deductions are enclosed.

    If you have questions about any deduction, contact Jordan Ellis at (555) 010-2030.

    Deposit return rules for Arizona: A.R.S. § 33-1321(D).
    Landlord or agent signature (Jordan Ellis)
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    What Arizona requires

    Deadline to return the security deposit

    Within 14 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the tenancy ends and the tenant returns the keys and vacates, mail the tenant an itemized list of deductions plus any refund (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)).

    A.R.S. § 33-1321(D), A.R.S. § 33-1310(3) · checked October 26, 2026

    Itemized list of deductions

    Landlords must send the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with any amount due, by first-class mail to the tenant's last known address unless the tenant arranges otherwise in writing (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)).

    A.R.S. § 33-1321(D) · checked October 26, 2026

    Penalty for a late or improper return

    A landlord who fails to follow the itemization and return rules owes the tenant the money due plus damages of twice the amount wrongfully withheld (A.R.S. § 33-1321(E)).

    A.R.S. § 33-1321(E) · checked October 26, 2026

    City and county rules can be stricter than state law, and your lease can require more than the statute does. Use whichever rule gives the tenant more time or protection.

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