Arizona Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Arizona law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Arizona landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Arizona lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1.5 months' rent |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 14 business days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 48 hours |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 3 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 4 disclosures required |
Arizona lease law guides
- Arizona Security Deposit Limit1.5 months' rent
- Arizona Deposit Return Deadline14 business days
- Arizona Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Arizona Landlord Entry Notice48 hours
- Arizona Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Arizona Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Arizona Prohibited Lease Clauses3 restricted clause types
- Arizona Required Disclosures4 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Arizona law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rights under Arizona ARLTALikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Arizona →
Disclosures Arizona landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Move-In Inspection
- Nonrefundable Fees
All 4 required disclosures in Arizona, explained with citations →
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Arizona lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Arizona?
- Arizona generally limits security deposits to 1.5 months' rent. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Arizona?
- Generally 14 business days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Arizona?
- No statewide statute requires it in Arizona, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Arizona?
- Generally at least 48 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Arizona?
- Arizona sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Arizona?
- There is no statutory grace period in Arizona; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Arizona?
- Arizona law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights under arizona arlta; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Arizona?
- Arizona requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Inspection (Landlord must provide move-in form for tenant to document existing damages and notify tenant of right to be present at move-out inspection); Nonrefundable Fees (Purpose of all nonrefundable fees must be stated in writing. Conditions can apply — see the Arizona required disclosures guide for details.
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.