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Arizona Security Deposit Return Letter (Itemized Statement)

The itemized statement Arizona requires when you keep any part of a deposit — due within 14 business days under A.R.S. § 33-1321 — generated from the deposit settlement in your ledger, with every deduction, the refund and the statute already in it.

Free forever · emailed with a delivery record · reviewed against Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33, Chapter 10 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
14 business daysReturn deadline14 business days
1.5 months’ rentMaximum deposit1.5 months’ rent (tenant may voluntarily prepay more rent)
NoInterest owedNo
RequiredItemized statementRequired

What applies to your Arizona move-out?

Pick the situation; the rule on each card is Arizona's statutory minimum — your lease can be more generous to the tenant, never less.

14business days
Deductions takenSend the itemized list and the balance within 14 business days. Normal wear and tear is never deductible; unpaid rent, damage beyond wear, and charges the lease allows are.Generated in-app from the settlement
14business days
Full refundNo deductions to list, but the refund itself is still due within the same period. The statement is your proof of the date.Generated in-app from the settlement
Still due
No forwarding addressArizona does not pause the clock for a missing address: send to the last known address and keep proof of the attempt.Reference
No
Interest on the depositArizona does not require interest on a residential deposit — the amount returned is the amount held, less deductions.Reference

What an Arizona deposit statement must contain

Tenant name(s) and the rental addressPlus the date the tenant surrendered the premises — that is when the 14 business days start.
The deposit held, including pet depositsThe full amount received at move-in, so the math adds up from the tenant's side.
Each deduction, described and priced"Damage" is not enough; "carpet replacement, bedroom 2, tenant-caused stain — $240" is. Attach receipts or estimates.A.R.S. § 33-1321
The balance refunded (or owed)If deductions exceed the deposit, the statement doubles as the demand for the difference.
Sent to the forwarding address, on timeMail it to the address the tenant gave; keep the date and the method. 14 business days.
Landlord signature and dateAnd a copy on file with the lease — the court asks for it if the tenant sues.auto-logged

How it works

1 · Settle the depositAccounting → Deposit Disposition → Settle. Deposit held is pulled from the lease; add each deduction with a description and amount.
2 · Review the statementThe Arizona deadline, the statute and the deduction list are filled in. Add the forwarding address and receipts.
3 · Send and keep the recordEmailed to the tenant and downloadable for mailing; date, method and the PDF are logged with the tenant — the ledger posts the refund at the same time.

Arizona deposit return FAQ

How long does an Arizona landlord have to return a security deposit?

14 business days (A.R.S. § 33-1321).

What can I deduct from the deposit in Arizona?

Unpaid rent and charges the lease allows, and damage beyond normal wear and tear. Not routine cleaning, repainting, or carpet wear from ordinary use. Each deduction must be itemized.

Is there a limit on the deposit in Arizona?

Yes: 1.5 months’ rent (tenant may voluntarily prepay more rent).

Do I owe interest on the deposit?

No.

What if the deductions are more than the deposit?

The statement shows the balance owed and the tenant is liable for it. The in-app settlement posts the difference to accounts receivable so it is not forgotten.

Settle the deposit and send the Arizona statement in one step

Deductions, refund, deadline and the statute filled in from your ledger. Free.

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Deadlines and rules are Arizona's statutory minimums as of 2026, reviewed against Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33, Chapter 10 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.