Arizona Lease Agreement: What to Include
February 4, 2026Arizona's rules are set out in the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, with security deposit and entry notice rules that are fairly landlord-friendly but still specific enough to get wrong with a generic template.
Security deposits
Arizona caps the security deposit at one and a half months' rent, unless the tenant voluntarily agrees to pay more (for example, in exchange for keeping a pet that would otherwise be prohibited). No interest is required on the deposit. Deposits must be returned within 14 business days of move-out — a notably fast deadline compared to many states, which often use a 30-day standard.
Entry notice
Arizona requires 48 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit for non-emergency purposes, longer than the 24-hour standard used in some other states.
Required disclosures
An Arizona lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint disclosure (for pre-1978 buildings)
- • Pool safety disclosure, where the property has a pool
- • Bed bug educational materials, where applicable
Eviction notice
Arizona generally requires a 5-day notice for nonpayment before an eviction can be filed — one of the shorter windows nationally, making it especially important that the notice itself is correctly drafted.
The bottom line
Arizona's fast 14-business-day deposit return deadline is the detail most likely to catch a landlord off guard if they're used to a 30-day standard from another state. See LeasePilot HQ's full Arizona landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with Arizona-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a tenant pay more than 1.5 months' rent as a deposit in Arizona?
Yes, if the tenant voluntarily agrees to pay more — for example, to be permitted to keep a pet that would otherwise not be allowed. The cap applies unless there's this kind of voluntary arrangement.
How fast do I need to return a security deposit in Arizona?
Within 14 business days of move-out — notably faster than the 30-calendar-day standard common in many other states, so build this into your turnover process.
Do I need a pool safety disclosure if my property has a shared pool?
If the property includes pool access, Arizona pool safety disclosure requirements are worth confirming — check current specifics for shared or community pools versus a private pool on the unit itself.