Arizona Tenant Law: Security Deposits, Late Fees & Landlord Entry (2026)

Security deposits

Max

1.5 months' rent (all security, however named, including prepaid rent; a tenant may voluntarily prepay more rent). The purpose of any nonrefundable fee must be stated in writing; any fee not designated nonrefundable is refundable.

Return deadline days

14 days

Itemization required

Yes

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1321

Late fees

Rule

No statutory cap found; the statute refers to a 'reasonable late fee set forth in a written rental agreement'.

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)

Landlord entry

Notice

At least two days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant.

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1343

Ending a month-to-month tenancy

Tenant

30 days (written, before the periodic rental date)

Landlord

30 days (written, before the periodic rental date)

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1375

Rent increases

Statewide rent control

No; cities and towns may not control rents on private residential property (state preemption).

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1329

Repairs & habitability

Rule

Landlord must make all repairs needed to keep the premises fit and habitable. For minor defects costing less than $300 or half a month's rent (whichever is greater), after written notice and 10 days (sooner in emergencies) the tenant may have a licensed contractor do the work and deduct the reasonable cost from rent, with an itemized statement and lien waiver.

Source: A.R.S. §§ 33-1324, 33-1363

Retaliation

Rule

Landlord may not retaliate (raise rent, cut services, or bring/threaten eviction) because a tenant complained to a housing-code agency, complained to the landlord about repairs, or joined a tenants' union. A complaint within 6 months before the act creates a presumption of retaliation.

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1381

Clauses often unenforceable in Arizona

• Waiver of the tenant's rights or remedies under the Act (33-1315(A)(1))
• Tenant must pay the landlord's attorney fees (only a prevailing-party clause is allowed) (33-1315(A)(2))
• Limiting the landlord's legal liability or making the tenant indemnify the landlord for it (33-1315(A)(3))
• Waiving or limiting the right to call police or emergency help, or penalizing the tenant for doing so (33-1315(A)(4)-(5))
• Security above 1.5 months' rent, or an unexplained 'nonrefundable' fee (33-1321)