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Arizona Lease Agreement Template

A printable Arizona residential lease agreement, plus the Arizona-specific rules worth knowing before you fill it in: the 1.5-month deposit cap, the 14-business-day return clock, the two-day entry notice that's longer than most states', and the tenant's right to attend the move-out inspection.

Educational sample — not legal advice

This template and the rules summarized here are general educational information as of this page's writing, not legal advice, and statutes change. The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. Title 33, Chapter 10) governs residential tenancies and is available free from the state — have an Arizona attorney or current state resource verify your completed lease before anyone signs.

The Arizona Rules That Shape a Lease

Topic Arizona rule (commonly cited — verify current law)
Security deposit cap One and a half months' rent, counting deposit plus prepaid rent together (tenant may voluntarily pay more)
Nonrefundable fees Purpose must be stated in writing; anything not expressly designated nonrefundable is refundable
Deposit return Within 14 days (excluding weekends and holidays) after termination and delivery of possession, with written itemization of deductions
Move-out inspection Tenant has the right, on written request, to be present at the move-out inspection
Late fees No general statutory dollar cap; must be in the written lease and reasonable; any grace period should be written into the lease — check the current statute for your property type
Entry notice At least 2 days' notice, entry at reasonable times; no notice needed in an emergency
Month-to-month termination At least 30 days' written notice before the next periodic rental date, by either party
Key disclosures Federal lead paint (pre-1978); owner/agent name and address; availability of the Act free from the state; move-in condition checklist; county assessor rental registration

The Arizona Template

Print this page or copy the text into your document editor. It follows our standard residential lease structure with the Arizona-specific clauses adjusted.

Arizona Residential Lease Agreement

  1. 1. PARTIES. This Residential Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on ___________, 20___, between ______________________________ (“Landlord”), whose address is ______________________________________________, and ______________________________ (“Tenant”). Each Tenant is jointly and severally liable for all obligations under this Agreement.
  2. 2. PREMISES. Landlord leases to Tenant the residential premises located at ______________________________________________, Unit ______, ______________________ (City), Arizona __________ (ZIP) (the “Premises”), together with the following included items or areas (appliances, parking, storage): ______________________________________________.
  3. 3. TERM. The term of this Agreement begins on ___________, 20___, and ends on ___________, 20___ (check one): ☐ Fixed term   ☐ Month-to-month. If Tenant remains in possession after the end of a fixed term with Landlord's consent, the tenancy continues month-to-month on the same terms; either party may then terminate with at least 30 days' written notice before the next periodic rental date.
  4. 4. RENT. Tenant shall pay rent of $__________ per month, due in advance on the ______ day of each month, payable to ______________________________ by the following method(s): ______________________________. Rent for any partial first or last month shall be prorated.
  5. 5. LATE FEES & RETURNED PAYMENTS. If rent is not received within ______ days after the due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of $__________, which the parties agree is a reasonable charge for the costs of late payment. Tenant shall pay a fee of $__________ for any payment returned for insufficient funds, as permitted by law.
  6. 6. SECURITY DEPOSIT & FEES. Tenant shall pay a security deposit of $__________ before taking possession. The combined total of security deposit and prepaid rent shall not exceed one and one-half months' rent except as Tenant voluntarily agrees under Arizona law. The following fees are NONREFUNDABLE and are charged for the stated purpose: ______________________________________________; all other deposits and fees are refundable. Within 14 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after termination and delivery of possession, Landlord shall return the deposit less lawful deductions itemized in writing. Upon Tenant's written request, Tenant may be present at the move-out inspection as Arizona law provides.
  7. 7. MOVE-IN CHECKLIST. At the commencement of the tenancy, Landlord shall furnish Tenant a signed copy of this Agreement and a move-in form for specifying any existing damage to the Premises. Tenant shall note the condition of the Premises on the form and return it to Landlord.
  8. 8. UTILITIES & SERVICES. Tenant shall pay for the following utilities and services: ______________________________________________. Landlord shall pay for: ______________________________________________.
  9. 9. OCCUPANCY & USE. The Premises shall be occupied only by Tenant and the following named occupants: ______________________________________________. The Premises shall be used as a private residence only. Guests staying more than ______ consecutive days require Landlord's written consent.
  10. 10. MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS. Landlord shall comply with applicable building codes materially affecting health and safety, keep the Premises in a fit and habitable condition, and maintain in good working order the electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems — a duty that matters in Arizona summers — as Arizona law requires. Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and sanitary, dispose of waste properly, use fixtures and appliances reasonably, promptly notify Landlord in writing of any condition needing repair, and be responsible for damage caused by Tenant's or Tenant's guests' negligence or misuse. Repair requests shall be sent in writing to: ______________________________________________.
  11. 11. LANDLORD'S RIGHT OF ENTRY. Landlord may enter the Premises to inspect, make repairs, or show the Premises to prospective tenants or buyers after giving Tenant at least two (2) days' advance notice, entering only at reasonable times, and may enter without notice in an emergency, as Arizona law provides.
  12. 12. PETS. (Check one) ☐ No pets are permitted without Landlord's prior written consent. ☐ The following pet(s) are permitted: ______________________________, subject to a pet deposit of $__________ and/or pet rent of $__________ per month. This section does not apply to service or assistance animals as defined by applicable law.
  13. 13. ASSIGNMENT & SUBLETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet any portion of the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
  14. 14. TERMINATION & RENEWAL. Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice before the next periodic rental date. For a fixed term, notice of non-renewal shall be given at least ______ days before the end of the term. Upon termination, Tenant shall return all keys, provide a forwarding address in writing, and leave the Premises clean and in the same condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted.
  15. 15. GOVERNING LAW & DISCLOSURES. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, including the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. Title 33, Chapter 10). Tenant is advised that a free copy of the Act is available from the State of Arizona. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions continue in full force. Required disclosures and addenda — including the federal lead-based paint disclosure for housing built before 1978 and written identification of the owner and any managing agent — are attached and incorporated into this Agreement.
  16. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with any attached addenda, is the entire agreement between the parties and may be amended only in a writing signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

Landlord signature

Printed name & date

Tenant signature

Printed name & date

Sample for educational purposes — not legal advice. Verify current Arizona requirements and add any locally required disclosures before use.

Filling It In: The Arizona-Specific Steps

  1. 1Add up deposit plus prepaid rent against the 1.5-month cap — Arizona counts them together, so a full deposit plus first-and-last-month prepayment can quietly blow the limit.
  2. 2Label every nonrefundable fee and its purpose — anything you don't expressly designate nonrefundable in writing is refundable, cleaning fees included. Section 6 has the blank.
  3. 3Plan around the two-day entry notice — longer than the 24 hours many landlords assume, so schedule repairs and showings with the extra day built in.
  4. 4Do the move-in checklist and expect company at move-out — the tenant can ask in writing to attend the move-out inspection, so document condition at both ends with the same rigor.
  5. 5Calendar the 14-business-day deposit clock at move-out — weekends and holidays don't count, but the deadline is still one of the shortest in the country, and wrongful withholding carries multiplied damages. Also confirm your county assessor rental registration and any Phoenix or Tucson local rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arizona limit how much security deposit a landlord can charge?
Yes — Arizona caps the combined security deposit and prepaid rent at one and a half months' rent (commonly cited as A.R.S. § 33-1321), though a tenant may voluntarily agree to pay more. Arizona also requires the purpose of every nonrefundable fee to be stated in writing; any fee or deposit not expressly designated nonrefundable is refundable, so label everything.
How is a security deposit returned in Arizona?
Within 14 days — excluding weekends and holidays, so effectively 14 business days — after termination and delivery of possession, the landlord must return the deposit with an itemized list of any deductions. Arizona also gives the tenant a statutory right, on written request, to be present at the move-out inspection, and a landlord who wrongfully withholds can owe the tenant damages of a multiple of the amount withheld — verify the current statute for the exact figures.
Does an Arizona landlord have to give notice before entering?
Yes — Arizona requires at least two days' notice before entering for inspections, repairs, or showings (commonly cited as A.R.S. § 33-1343), with entry at reasonable times. No advance notice is required in an emergency. Two days is more generous to tenants than the 24 hours many landlords assume, so calendar accordingly.
How much can an Arizona landlord charge as a late fee?
Arizona's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act doesn't set a dollar cap for standard rentals — the late fee must be stated in the written lease and be reasonable. Whether rent gets a grace period is likewise a lease question in most cases; if you intend one, write it in expressly rather than assuming a statutory default, and check the current statute for any rules that apply to your property type.
What disclosures does an Arizona lease need?
The federal lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing; the name and address of the owner and any managing agent, in writing; notice that the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available free from the state (the lease should say where); the purpose of all nonrefundable fees; and a move-in condition checklist. Phoenix, Tucson, and other cities can add local requirements, and rental properties are registered with the county assessor.

Related: the standard lease template · California lease agreement · Texas lease agreement · the security deposit guide.

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