How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Arizona?

In Arizona, a landlord must give 5 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. §§ 33-1301 et seq.).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Arizona?

In Arizona, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Arizona?

Arizona recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent; Material lease violation; Material health/safety violation; Holdover; Criminal activity.

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Arizona?

Arizona does not have statewide rent control. Arizona state law preempts local rent control.

Tribunal: Justice Court

5 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

10 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	5 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	10 days

Security Deposit

Maximum 1.5 months' rent (A.R.S. § 33-1321).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent
Material lease violation
Material health/safety violation
Holdover
Criminal activity

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Arizona state law preempts local rent control.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Arizona. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. §§ 33-1301 et seq.)

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