Key answer: No statutory cap (standard tenancies); mobile-home lots: max $5/day. None (standard); mobile-home lots: no fee until the 6th day.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee cap | No statutory cap (standard tenancies); mobile-home lots: max $5/day |
| Grace period | None (standard); mobile-home lots: no fee until the 6th day |
| Must be in lease? | Required — must be in the written rental agreement (A.R.S. §33-1368) |
| Source | A.R.S. §33-1368 / §33-1414 |
With monthly rent $1500, there is no statutory maximum for a standard tenancy. For mobile-home lots only, the cap is $5 per day once payment is not remitted by the 6th day from the due date.
What is the maximum late fee a landlord can charge in Arizona?
No statutory cap (standard tenancies); mobile-home lots: max $5/day.
When can a landlord charge a late fee in Arizona?
In Arizona, standard tenancies have no statutory grace; mobile-home lots must get at least 5 days past the due date before any penalty fee.
Does the late fee have to be in the lease in Arizona?
Required — must be in the written rental agreement (A.R.S. §33-1368).
Can a landlord charge a daily late fee in Arizona?
Standard tenancies: only if the lease allows it and the total charge stays reasonable. Mobile-home lots are capped at $5 per day.
What happens if a landlord charges an excessive late fee in Arizona?
A fee that is not in the written agreement or that a court finds unreasonable may be unenforceable.
Arizona: no statewide rent-increase cap; 30 days' notice for month-to-month tenancies.
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Not legal advice. Verify against your lease and local rules.
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