What does A.R.S. § 33-1321(E) address?
Failure to comply results in 2x amount wrongfully withheld. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
A.R.S. § 33-1321(E): Failure to comply results in 2x amount wrongfully withheld
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Reviewed: 2026-08-11
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14 business days
Possible remedy
Amount due + 2x the amount wrongfully withheld
What the cited source addresses
Failure to comply results in 2x amount wrongfully withheld.
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How long does a Arizona landlord have to return the deposit?
14 business days after termination, delivery of possession, AND tenant demand (14 business days).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
Amount due plus damages equal to 2x the amount wrongfully withheld. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
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