Arizona Security Deposit Demand Letter
In Arizona, a landlord has 14 days after move-out to return the deposit or send an itemized list of deductions (as of 2026; source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321). This letter cites that deadline, states the amount and your forwarding address, and gives the landlord a date to respond before you file. Free, no signup.
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Arizona deposit rules at a glance
- Return deadline
- 14 days after move-out
- Deposit cap
- 1.5 months' rent
As of 2026. Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗. Want the exact due date? Use the deposit return calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Arizona landlord have to return the deposit?
14 days after you move out, as of 2026 (source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321). Counted in calendar days; check the statute for whether the clock starts at move-out, lease end, or receipt of your forwarding address, and whether a weekend deadline rolls over. Use the deposit return calculator to get the exact date.
Is there a limit on how much deposit a Arizona landlord can charge?
Yes: 1.5 months' rent (as of 2026; source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321). If you paid more than the cap, say so in the letter; the excess is usually recoverable too.
How much can I sue for in Arizona if the landlord ignores this?
$5,000 exclusive of interest and costs, raised from $3,500 by SB 1022 (2025). Excluded from small claims: defamation, eviction (forcible entry/detainer), specific performance, class actions, injunctions, and claims against the state. The court is the Small Claims Division of the Justice Court, and the filing fee is Varies by county justice court, roughly $35-$75 for the plaintiff (e.g. Maricopa County justice courts around $39-$73); certified-mail service through the court costs extra. As of 2026; source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §22-503 (limit); §22-512 (attorneys).
Do I need a lawyer in Arizona small claims?
Attorneys are not allowed unless BOTH parties stipulate in writing before the hearing (A.R.S. §22-512); attorneys may represent themselves. Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §22-503 (limit); §22-512 (attorneys) (as of 2026).
Deposit rules in every state, cited to statute: security deposit limits by state.
How Arizona compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Arizona: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗.
- Deposit return deadline
Deposit return deadline: 14 days — well under the national median of 30 days across the 51 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 6 other states.
Deposit return deadline in neighboring states — California (21 days), Colorado (30 days), Nevada (30 days), New Mexico (30 days), Utah (30 days). Arizona's 14 days is the shortest among its neighbors.
The rest of what Arizona requires
The figures below are Arizona's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Arizona page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 1.5 months' rent Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 14 days after move-out Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 5 days to pay or quit Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368; § 33-1375 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 10 days Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368; § 33-1375 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 Ariz. Rev. Stat. §22-503 (limit); §22-512 (attorneys) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Division of the Justice Court · filing fee Varies by county justice court, roughly $35-$75 for the plaintiff (e.g. Maricopa County justice courts around $39-$73); certified-mail service through the court costs extra Ariz. Rev. Stat. §22-503 (limit); §22-512 (attorneys) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Arizona Legislature ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Arizona MVD (Form 48-2004) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 1 witness Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-5501 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-3102(17) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder · no witnesses A.R.S. § 33-401 ↗
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