Arizona security-deposit return deadline

Under Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D), you have 14 business days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.

Deadlines per Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D) — business days exclude weekends. Arizona statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.

What Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D) requires

  • Return deadline: 14 business days
  • Deposit cap: 1.5 months' rent
  • 14 days excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays
  • Itemized deduction list must be mailed first-class with any refund
  • Wrongful withholding: tenant may recover up to 3x the amount due; tenant may be present at move-out inspection

Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D) before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Arizona attorney for your situation.

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