Notice of rightRequired at move-in
The landlord must provide written notification that the tenant may be present.
Inspection timing noticeOn tenant request
The landlord must notify the tenant when the move-out inspection will occur.
Safety exceptionLimited
The joint-inspection obligation can be excused in a specified eviction context involving reasonable fear of violence or intimidation.
What to do before the inspection
- Ask for the inspection timing in writing.
- Bring your move-in form and original photographs.
- Take time-stamped photos or video of every room and major surface.
- Note items that reflect age or ordinary use rather than tenant-caused damage.
Why the move-in form matters
Section 33-1321 requires the landlord to furnish a move-in form for specifying existing damages. That form can become important evidence when a later charge concerns condition that existed before the tenancy.
Local and factual details matter. This page summarizes the cited statewide sources. Lease wording, local rules, dates and evidence can change the analysis of a specific charge.
Official sources
Arizona State LegislatureArizona Revised Statutes § 33-1321 — Security deposits ↗
Primary statute for deposit limits, nonrefundable-fee disclosures, move-out inspections, deductions, the refund/itemization timeline and remedies.
Arizona Attorney GeneralArizona Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities Handbook ↗Official consumer handbook summarizing deposits, leases, moving out and tenant responsibilities.