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Default rule and exceptions
Arizona landlords must give the tenant an itemized list of deductions and any amount due within 14 days (excluding weekends/holidays) after termination, possession, and the tenant's demand, and a tenant is only liable for deliberately or negligently damaging the premises, not ordinary deterioration (A.R.S. §§33-1321(D), 33-1341(6)).
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Provide an itemized list of deductions and amount due within 14 business days of termination, possession, and demand. |
| Tenant | Must not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, or impair any part of the premises, ordinary deterioration is not chargeable. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 19, 2026.
Within fourteen days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays or other legal holidays, after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant the landlord shall provide the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with the amount due and payable to the tenant, if any.
Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so.
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Common questions
Who pays for security deposit: damage vs wear in Statewide, AZ?
Responsibility is shared. Provide an itemized list of deductions and amount due within 14 business days of termination, possession, and demand.
What is this based on for Statewide, AZ?
This verdict is sourced to A.R.S. §33-1321(D) (14-business-day itemized-list deadline) and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- A.R.S. §33-1321(D) (14-business-day itemized-list deadline)statute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- A.R.S. §33-1341(6) (tenant liable only for deliberate/negligent damage)statute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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