Phoenix Renters
Get Your Security Deposit Back in Phoenix
Your Phoenix landlord has 14 days to return your security deposit after you move out. Know your rights and hold them accountable.
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Days to return
$1,600
Avg. rent
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Population
Phoenix Local Info
Arizona landlords have 14 business days to return deposits — one of the shortest deadlines in the country. They must provide itemized deductions within this window.
Local Ordinance
Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — A.R.S. § 33-1321
Landlord must return deposit with an itemized list of deductions within 14 business days after termination of tenancy and delivery of possession.
Penalties: 2x the amount wrongfully withheld if landlord fails to comply with the 14-day return requirement (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)). Tenant must dispute within 60 days.
Read the full ordinance →Phoenix Deposit Rules
Interest Required
No
Max Deposit
1.5 months' rent
Return Deadline
14 days
Penalty
2x the amount wrongfully withheld if landlord fails to comply with the 14-day return requirement (A.R.S. § 33-1321(D)). Tenant must dispute within 60 days.
Get Your Deposit Back in Phoenix: Step by Step
Confirm the 14-Day Deadline Has Passed
Arizona gives landlords only 14 business days to return your deposit with an itemized deduction list. Count carefully from the day you surrendered possession.
Send a Written Demand Letter
Reference A.R.S. § 33-1321 and note that failure to return the deposit within 14 business days entitles you to 2x the amount wrongfully withheld. Send via certified mail.
Dispute Deductions Within 60 Days
If your landlord sent an itemized list but you disagree, you must dispute within 60 days. After 60 days, the landlord's deductions become final.
File in Maricopa County Justice Court
File at the Downtown Phoenix Justice Court. Filing fee is $58 for claims up to $3,500.
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Local Small Claims Court
Court
Downtown Phoenix Justice Court (Maricopa County)
Address
620 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Filing Fee
$58
Claims Limit
$3,500
Arizona Security Deposit Law
Return Deadline
14 days after move-out
Penalty for Late Return
Landlord forfeits the right to keep any part of your deposit — you're owed a full refund
Phoenix Security Deposit FAQ
How long does my Phoenix landlord have to return my deposit?
14 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after you move out. This is one of the shortest deadlines in the country.
What is the maximum security deposit in Phoenix?
Arizona caps security deposits at 1.5 months' rent (A.R.S. § 33-1321(A)).
What penalty does my Phoenix landlord face for wrongfully withholding?
You can recover up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld. You must dispute deductions within 60 days of receiving the itemized list.
Does my Phoenix landlord have to pay interest on my deposit?
No. Arizona does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits.
Where do I file a small claims case in Phoenix?
File at the Downtown Phoenix Justice Court at 620 W Jackson St. The filing fee is $58 for claims up to $3,500.