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Arizona Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Arizona?

Arizona's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets no late-fee grace period or cap. It refers only to a 'reasonable late fee set forth in a written rental agreement' (§ 33-1368(B)).

Verified Source: A.R.S. § 33-1368(B); §§ 33-1301 to 33-1381 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Arizona rules

Late fees

No fixed cap: only a reasonable late fee set forth in a written rental agreement may be required to reinstate the lease.

Verified Source: A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) · last checked 2026-10-18 · Full Arizona late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Written notice of nonpayment giving the tenant 5 days to pay before the landlord may terminate and file a special detainer action.

Verified Source: A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) · last checked 2026-10-18 · Full Arizona eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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