Phoenix, AZ Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Phoenix, AZ. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Arizona state protections.
No
Rent Control
14
Days to Return Deposit
1.5 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Phoenix does not have local rent control. Arizona state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Phoenix may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Arizona law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Phoenix-specific laws and ordinances
Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs protections
Phoenix neighborhood preservation inspection program
14 business-day security deposit return under state law
Local ordinances work alongside Arizona state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Arizona state protections.
Laws that apply to all Arizona renters
Max Security Deposit
1.5 months' rent
Deposit Return Deadline
14 daysbusiness days, counted after the tenancy ends, possession is returned and the tenant asks for the deposit
Entry Notice Required
48 hours
Governing Statute
Arizona Revised Statutes
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No, Phoenix does not currently have local rent control. Arizona state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Phoenix, the Arizona state limit of 1.5 months' rent applies. Landlords must return deposits within 14 days after you move out.
Phoenix tenants benefit from several protections: Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs protections; Phoenix neighborhood preservation inspection program; 14 business-day security deposit return under state law. These are in addition to Arizona state law.
You can contact the Phoenix local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Arizona attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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