Arizona

Security deposit timelines in Arizona

Your landlord generally has 14 days in Arizona (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321 and official state sources.

Arizona security deposit facts
General return deadline
14 days
After tenant moves out
Relevant statute
Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1321
Cited in your DepositsBack.app notice
Penalty for non-compliance
Up to 2× wrongfully withheld
May vary by case
Small-claims court limit
$3,500
Arizona Justice of the Peace Court Small Claims.

What DepositsBack.app helps with in Arizona

  • Free deadline check tied to Arizona’s 14-day rule
  • State-specific security deposit notice citing Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1321, prepared and reviewed before mailing
  • USPS Certified Mail with tracking, acceptance, and delivery timestamps attached to your case
  • Response Center — paste their email/text/SMS or upload a photo of the letter; AI extracts the issues, amounts, and dates
  • Complete Case Bundle (included after delivery) with notices, mailing history, attorney handoff sheet, and official resources

Official Arizona resources

Frequently asked
Common questions about Arizona

The general deadline is 14 days. Landlords must return security deposits within 14 days after the tenant moves out.

You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.

The Complete Case Bundle includes your notices, USPS Certified Mail history, case summary, evidence checklist, attorney handoff sheet, and official state resources — all in one downloadable ZIP.

If the 14-day deadline (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized list of deductions, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. You can review your situation alongside Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321 and official state resources, and decide whether to consult an Arizona attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.

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