Arizona Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Arizona landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
9
out of 10
Landlord Friendly
Key Law Summary — Arizona
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1.5 months
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
21 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
2 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$35–$220
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Arizona
→Fastest eviction in US
→Preempts local rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Arizona
→Habitability
→Security deposit return in 14 days
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Pool barriers
✓ Bed bug history
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Arizona
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $35–$220
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 21 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score9/10
Eviction Avg21 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry Notice2hr