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Arizona landlords must return security deposits within:

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Question & Answer

Review the question and all answer choices

A

7 days

7 days is too short a timeframe and does not match Arizona's statutory requirement. This option might confuse the timeline with other states' requirements or general business practices.

B

14 days

Correct Answer
C

30 days

30 days exceeds Arizona's statutory requirement. While some states have longer timelines, Arizona specifically mandates 14 business days, not 30 calendar days.

D

60 days

60 days significantly exceeds Arizona's requirement and might reflect timelines for other processes like eviction rather than security deposit returns.

Why is this correct?

Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1321 requires landlords to return security deposits within 14 business days after a tenant vacates. This is the statutory timeframe that balances landlord rights to address damages with tenant protections.

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