Arizona: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	2 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	10 working days
Accept or deny	15 working days after proof of loss
Pay	Interest owed if not paid 30 days after proof of loss

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$5,000
Filing fee	$30 base fee
Lawyers	Only if both sides agree in writing

Property division

System	Community property
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability

Shared fault rules

Rule	Pure comparative negligence
When you are barred	Up to 99% at fault: damages reduced by your share

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	1.5 months' rent
Return deadline	14 business days after move-out

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	5 calendar days to pay or leave

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.48%
On a $300,000 home	$1,440 a year