A.R.S. § 33-1321: Arizona security deposit rules in plain English
What A.R.S. § 33-1321 says about Arizona security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 14 business days
- Counted in business days: Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays don't count. We skip weekends only, so add a day for each holiday in the window.
- The clock starts once the tenancy has ended, you've handed back possession, and you've asked for the deposit.
- Maximum deposit
- 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.
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- Not stated in our verified data
What A.R.S. § 33-1321 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
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.
Full citation: A.R.S. § 33-1321 Read the official text
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FAQ: A.R.S. § 33-1321
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under A.R.S. § 33-1321?
Under A.R.S. § 33-1321, a Arizona landlord has 14 business days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. Counted in business days: Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays don't count. We skip weekends only, so add a day for each holiday in the window. The clock starts once the tenancy has ended, you've handed back possession, and you've asked for the deposit.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Arizona?
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.
Does Arizona require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: A.R.S. § 33-1321.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Arizona?
Not stated in our verified data.
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