Tenant behind on rent? Damage beyond wear and tear? Holding over after the lease ended? Describe the situation in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send notices — specific to Arizona law.
Get My Arizona Action Plan — Free to StartUnder A.R.S. § 33-1321, the deposit (capped at 1.5 months' rent) must be returned with an itemized list within 14 business days — the statute excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays — after termination, delivery of possession, and the tenant's demand; a tenant who does not dispute deductions within 60 days after the itemization is mailed is deemed to accept them. Landlords must give at least 2 days' notice before non-emergency entry (§ 33-1343). There is no mandatory grace period for standard residential leases, so late fees can apply immediately; the only statutory grace (5 days) applies to mobile home parks. Self-help evictions such as lockouts are illegal (§ 33-1377).
14 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
Landlords must generally give 48-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Community Legal Services (Arizona) at (602) 258-3434. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.