Arizona Security Deposit Law (2026): the 1.5-Month Cap, 14-Day Return and How to Sue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Arizona keeps its security deposit rules in one tidy statute, and they favor renters who know the clock. The state caps what a landlord can hold, forces the money back fast once you ask for it, and doubles the penalty when a landlord keeps it without cause. This guide walks through every part with the section numbers so you can check the law yourself.

TL;DR: An Arizona landlord can hold no more than one and one-half months’ rent. After the tenancy ends, you return possession, and you demand your deposit, the landlord has 14 business days to send an itemized list of any deductions and return the balance. Miss that, and you can recover the amount wrongfully withheld plus twice that amount in damages.

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Arizona Security Deposit Law (2026): the 1.5-Month Cap, 14-Day Return and How to Sue