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    Arizona Residential Lease Agreement

    Arizona caps most security deposits at 1.5 months' rent (1 exception applies), and requires its return within 14 business days after move-out.

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    Arizona lease rules at a glance

    Key Arizona rules for a residential lease, with the statute behind each
    RuleWhat the law says
    Security deposit cap1.5 months' rent (with exceptions)A.R.S. § 33-1321(A)
    Deposit return deadline14 business days after move-outA.R.S. § 33-1321(D), A.R.S. § 33-1310(3)
    Late feesNo fixed cap; late fee must be reasonable and set forth in a written rental agreement · grace period: no state grace periodA.R.S. § 33-1368(B), A.R.S. § 33-1314(C), A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)
    Landlord entry notice48 hours' noticeA.R.S. § 33-1343
    Ending a month-to-month lease30 days (either side)A.R.S. § 33-1375
    Rent increase noticeNo state ruleA.R.S. § 33-1314(A), A.R.S. § 33-1375
    Rent controlNone; cities barred from adopting itA.R.S. § 33-1329
    Eviction notice for unpaid rent5 days (5-day notice to pay rent or quit)A.R.S. § 33-1368(B), (G)

    Arizona lease disclosures checklist

    At or before move-in, give tenants written owner/manager contact details, notice that the landlord-tenant act is on the Department of Housing website, a move-in condition form, and any applicable bedbug, pool-safety, utility-billing and lead-paint disclosures (A.R.S. §§ 33-1321, 33-1322). (A.R.S. § 33-1322, A.R.S. § 33-1321(B)–(C), A.R.S. § 33-1314.01, A.R.S. § 33-1319, A.R.S. § 36-1681(E), 42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart F)

    • Name and address of the property manager and of the owner or agent for service of process and notices — In writing at or before commencement of tenancy; kept currentA.R.S. § 33-1322(A), (C)
    • Written notice that the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available on the Arizona Department of Housing's website — In writing at or before commencement of tenancyA.R.S. § 33-1322(B)
    • Signed copy of the lease, a move-in form for noting existing damage, and written notice that the tenant may be present at the move-out inspection — On move-inA.R.S. § 33-1321(C)
    • Written statement of the purpose of every nonrefundable fee or deposit — When the fee is charged (any fee not so designated is refundable)A.R.S. § 33-1321(B)
    • Lease disclosure of utilities billed separately (submeter or ratio billing), any administrative fee, and the ratio-billing method; 90 days' notice before starting such billing for existing tenancies — If the landlord bills utilities separatelyA.R.S. § 33-1314.01(B), (G)
    • Bedbug educational materials — To existing and new tenants (does not apply to single-family residences)A.R.S. § 33-1319(A)(1), (D)
    • Pool safety notice approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services — Renting or leasing a dwelling with a swimming pool or contained body of waterA.R.S. § 36-1681(E)
    • Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet — Housing built before 197842 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart F

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    Before you sign in Arizona

    Deposit cap exceptions in Arizona
    1.5 months' rent, counting all security however denominated, including prepaid rent A.R.S. § 33-1321(A)
    • Tenant voluntarily pays more than 1.5 months' rent in advance: no cap
    If a deposit is withheld wrongly
    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))
    Deductions from the deposit
    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))
    Interest on the deposit
    Arizona law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits (A.R.S. § 33-1321 is silent on interest). (A.R.S. § 33-1321 (silent on interest))
    Rent control and increases
    Arizona has no statewide rent control and bars cities and towns, including charter cities, from controlling rents on private residential property (A.R.S. § 33-1329). (A.R.S. § 33-1329)

    State law preempts city and town rent control on private residential property; exception for housing owned, financed, insured or subsidized by a state agency or city/town.

    If rent goes unpaid
    If rent is late, serve a written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate; if the tenant does not pay within five calendar days, the landlord may file a special detainer action (A.R.S. § 33-1368(B), (G)). (A.R.S. § 33-1368(B), (G))

    Arizona lease FAQs

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

    Landlords may not demand or receive more than one and one-half months' rent in total security, including prepaid rent, though a tenant may voluntarily prepay more rent (A.R.S. § 33-1321(A)).

    How long does a Arizona landlord have to return a 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)).

    Is there a limit on late fees in Arizona?

    Arizona sets no numeric late-fee cap, but a landlord may only collect a late fee that is reasonable and set forth in a written rental agreement (A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)). Arizona has no statutory grace period, so a late fee in a written lease can apply the day after rent is due, though rent must remain unpaid five days after a written notice before the landlord can file to evict (A.R.S. §§ 33-1314(C), 33-1368(B)) (A.R.S. § 33-1314(C)).

    How much notice must a Arizona landlord give before entering a rental?

    Give the tenant at least two days' notice before entering and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when the tenant requested the repair (A.R.S. § 33-1343(B)–(D)).

    How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Arizona?

    Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice given at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice (A.R.S. § 33-1375(B)).

    What disclosures does a Arizona lease need?

    At or before move-in, give tenants written owner/manager contact details, notice that the landlord-tenant act is on the Department of Housing website, a move-in condition form, and any applicable bedbug, pool-safety, utility-billing and lead-paint disclosures (A.R.S. §§ 33-1321, 33-1322) (A.R.S. § 33-1322). The list covers Name and address of the property manager and of the owner or agent for service of process and notices, Written notice that the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available on the Arizona Department of Housing's website, Signed copy of the lease, a move-in form for noting existing damage, and written notice that the tenant may be present at the move-out inspection, Written statement of the purpose of every nonrefundable fee or deposit, Lease disclosure of utilities billed separately (submeter or ratio billing), any administrative fee, and the ratio-billing method; 90 days' notice before starting such billing for existing tenancies, Bedbug educational materials, Pool safety notice approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services and Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet.

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