Arizona Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Arizona need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
1.5 months' rent
Refund deadline
14 days
14 business days after move-out.
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement.
Separate account?
Not required
Penalty for noncompliance
Tenant may recover up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
Statute: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.