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Get your security deposit back in Arizona

Your landlord must act within 14 business days — excluding weekends and holidays — after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

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What Arizona law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 14 business days — excluding weekends and holidays — after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant
StatuteAriz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingWrongful retention can make the landlord liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
Worth knowingThe 14-day clock includes a tenant-demand condition (§ 33-1321(D)); the demand letter itself satisfies a written demand.

This is general legal information about Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld in full → exposure of up to $3,000.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Arizona letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321, the 14-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Arizona deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Arizona?
Under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321, the landlord generally must act within 14 business days — excluding weekends and holidays — after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Arizona deadline?
Wrongful retention can make the landlord liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld. A written demand letter that cites Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Arizona?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1321, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Arizona attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.