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Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for Arizona landlords. 91 cities covered.

Based on Arizona state statutes. Updated August 2026.

Arizona Landlord Law Summary

In Arizona, landlords must return security deposits within 14 days, provide 5-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and do not cap rent increases. No just cause eviction requirement.

Arizona Landlord Rules at a Glance

Key compliance requirements every Arizona landlord must follow.

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	1.5 months’ rent
Deposit Return Deadline	14 business days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	5 days written notice
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	2 days notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

What Happens If You Violate Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law

Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover up to 2x the wrongfully withheld deposit.

Late deposit return: Miss the 14-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount.
Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
Illegal entry: Entering without 48-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.

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Arizona Landlord-Tenant Statutes

The laws that govern residential rentals in Arizona.

Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1301 et seq.

Governs all residential tenancies, including security deposits, habitability, entry, eviction, and tenant remedies.

Arizona Landlord Law Topics

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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

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Maintenance & Habitability Standards

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Property Registration Requirements

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Top 50 Arizona Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

The largest Arizona cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data. Click any city for detailed landlord-tenant law coverage.

City	Population	Median 2BR Rent	Max Deposit
Phoenix	1,650,070	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Tucson	547,239	$1,402/mo	$2,103
Mesa	511,648	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Chandler	280,167	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Gilbert	275,411	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Glendale	253,855	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Scottsdale	244,394	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Peoria	198,750	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Tempe	189,834	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Surprise	158,285	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Goodyear	111,805	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Buckeye	108,909	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Yuma	100,858	$1,382/mo	$2,073
Avondale	93,545	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Flagstaff	76,586	$1,921/mo	$2,882
Queen Creek	76,570	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Maricopa	71,022	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Casa Grande	63,743	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Lake Havasu City	59,257	$1,365/mo	$2,048
Marana	58,430	$1,402/mo	$2,103
Prescott Valley	50,045	$1,637/mo	$2,456
Oro Valley	48,311	$1,419/mo	$2,129
Prescott	47,757	$1,637/mo	$2,456
Sierra Vista	44,431	$1,257/mo	$1,886
Bullhead City	43,302	$1,365/mo	$2,048
Apache Junction	41,153	$1,839/mo	$2,759
San Luis	37,966	$1,382/mo	$2,073
Sahuarita	36,356	$1,402/mo	$2,103
El Mirage	35,850	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Kingman	35,334	$1,365/mo	$2,048
Florence	24,291	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Fountain Hills	23,611	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Nogales	19,702	$1,129/mo	$1,694
Eloy	18,528	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Coolidge	18,293	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Payson	16,731	$1,479/mo	$2,219
Douglas	15,638	$1,257/mo	$1,886
Somerton	14,594	$1,382/mo	$2,073
Chino Valley	13,815	$1,637/mo	$2,456
Cottonwood	13,124	$1,637/mo	$2,456
Paradise Valley	12,502	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Camp Verde	12,489	$1,637/mo	$2,456
Show Low	12,192	$1,309/mo	$1,964
Safford	10,270	$1,244/mo	$1,866
Sedona	9,819	$1,637/mo	$2,456
Winslow	8,517	$1,309/mo	$1,964
Wickenburg	8,123	$1,839/mo	$2,759
Page	7,320	$1,921/mo	$2,882
Globe	7,179	$1,479/mo	$2,219
Tolleson	7,173	$1,839/mo	$2,759

All 91 Arizona Cities

Click any city to view its specific landlord-tenant laws, deadlines, and free calculators.

Phoenix 1,650,070 Tucson 547,239 Mesa 511,648 Chandler 280,167 Gilbert 275,411 Glendale 253,855 Scottsdale 244,394 Peoria 198,750 Tempe 189,834 Surprise 158,285 Goodyear 111,805 Buckeye 108,909 Yuma 100,858 Avondale 93,545 Flagstaff 76,586 Queen Creek 76,570 Maricopa 71,022 Casa Grande 63,743 Lake Havasu City 59,257 Marana 58,430 Prescott Valley 50,045 Oro Valley 48,311 Prescott 47,757 Sierra Vista 44,431 Bullhead City 43,302 Apache Junction 41,153 San Luis 37,966 Sahuarita 36,356 El Mirage 35,850 Kingman 35,334 Florence 24,291 Fountain Hills 23,611 Nogales 19,702 Eloy 18,528 Coolidge 18,293 Payson 16,731 Douglas 15,638 Somerton 14,594 Chino Valley 13,815 Cottonwood 13,124 Paradise Valley 12,502 Camp Verde 12,489 Show Low 12,192 Safford 10,270 Sedona 9,819 Winslow 8,517 Wickenburg 8,123 Page 7,320 Globe 7,179 Tolleson 7,173 Youngtown 6,919 Litchfield Park 6,884 Snowflake 6,670 Thatcher 5,486 Benson 5,337 Guadalupe 5,217 Cave Creek 5,152 Bisbee 4,994 Clarkdale 4,904 Holbrook 4,833 Dewey-Humboldt 4,540 South Tucson 4,521 Eagar 4,437 Taylor 4,272 Pinetop-Lakeside 4,191 Clifton 3,780 Carefree 3,642 Williams 3,463 Parker 3,400 St. Johns 3,362 Willcox 3,202 Pima 3,036 Colorado City 2,734 Wellton 2,572 Superior 2,571 Star Valley 2,545 Quartzsite 2,389 Gila Bend 1,854 Kearny 1,817 Springerville 1,727 Huachuca City 1,600 Miami 1,532 Tombstone 1,312 Fredonia 1,302 Mammoth 1,133 Patagonia 789 Duncan 670 Tusayan 583 Hayden 516 Jerome 460 Winkelman 294

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Frequently Asked Questions — Arizona Landlord Laws

Does Arizona allow rent control?

No. Arizona law preempts local governments from enacting rent control. Landlords may set and raise rents freely with proper notice.

What is the security deposit limit in Arizona?

Arizona limits security deposits to 1.5 months’ rent. The deposit must be returned within 14 business days after moveout, with an itemized statement of any deductions.

How quickly can a landlord evict for nonpayment in Arizona?

Landlords must give a 5-day written notice to pay or quit. If the tenant does not pay, the landlord may then file a court action for eviction.

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How we researched this page: This guide covers all Arizona landlord-tenant statutes, verified against official government sources. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026). Last updated: August 2026.

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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

LeaseBase is a property management platform — not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Arizona Landlord Law Summary

Arizona Landlord Rules at a Glance

What Happens If You Violate Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Statutes

Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Arizona Landlord Law Topics

Security Deposit Laws

Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

Rent Increase Laws

Landlord Entry & Access Rules

Maintenance & Habitability Standards

Late Fee Limits

Lease Termination & Renewal

Fair Housing Protections

Tenant Screening Rules

Required Landlord Disclosures

Rent Control

Property Registration Requirements

Top 50 Arizona Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

All 91 Arizona Cities

Free Arizona Landlord Calculators

Rent Increase Calculator

Security Deposit Calculator

Eviction Timeline Calculator

Late Fee Calculator

Manage Your Arizona Rentals with LeaseBase

Frequently Asked Questions — Arizona Landlord Laws

Compliance tracking for your Arizona properties

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Arizona Landlord Law Summary

Arizona Landlord Rules at a Glance

What Happens If You Violate Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Statutes

Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Arizona Landlord Law Topics

Security Deposit Laws

Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

Rent Increase Laws

Landlord Entry & Access Rules

Maintenance & Habitability Standards

Late Fee Limits

Lease Termination & Renewal

Fair Housing Protections

Tenant Screening Rules

Required Landlord Disclosures

Rent Control

Property Registration Requirements

Top 50 Arizona Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

All 91 Arizona Cities

Free Arizona Landlord Calculators

Rent Increase Calculator

Security Deposit Calculator

Eviction Timeline Calculator

Late Fee Calculator

Manage Your Arizona Rentals with LeaseBase

Frequently Asked Questions — Arizona Landlord Laws

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