What facts may matter to a bad-faith review?
Use this checklist to organize facts that may be relevant to a bad-faith inquiry without deciding intent. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current Arizona source.
Arizona: Facts relevant to a bad-faith review
Use this checklist to organize facts that may be relevant to a bad-faith inquiry without deciding intent.
Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
14 business days
Statute
A.R.S. § 33-1321
Review checklist
- Document dates, statements, charges, records supplied, and communications in one chronology.
- Separate observed facts from assumptions about motive or intent.
- Read the current source for the required standard, exceptions, and available remedies.
- Ask a licensed attorney about applying an intent-based standard to disputed facts.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to check against your Arizona records and the current source.
What is the Arizona deadline for deposit return?
14 business days after termination, delivery of possession, AND tenant demand (14 business days).
What remedy language should I review in Arizona?
Amount due plus damages equal to 2x the amount wrongfully withheld. Check every required fact, condition, defense, and notice before relying on that remedy.
Take the next step
Use the checklist above to organize your dates and records, then choose the action that fits what you found.