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Arizona Treble Damages: When Awards Multiply

Under Arizona law, treble damages means a court may award three times the actual damages suffered. The primary residential landlord-tenant statute, A.R.S. § 33-1408, permits this multiplier when a landlord engages in harassment or brings a groundless claim against a tenant. Arizona’s RICO civil statute, A.R.S. § 13-2314.04, also authorizes treble damages for certain racketeering-related losses. Additionally, home solicitation sales violations under A.R.S. § 44-1797.16 can trigger the same threefold recovery. The official statute text sets out the specific conditions and exceptions that determine when the multiplier applies. A worked example below illustrates how the calculation operates. For an estimate based on your own circumstances, use the treble damages calculator on this page.

Governing authority

In Arizona, the treble damages rule is set by A.R.S. § 33-1408 (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — treble damages for harassment/groundless claims); A.R.S. § 13-2314.04 (RICO civil treble); A.R.S. § 44-1797.16 (home solicitation sales). The verified packet cites A.R.S. § 33-1408 (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — treble damages for harassment/groundless claims); A.R.S. § 13-2314.04 (RICO civil treble); A.R.S. § 44-1797.16 (home solicitation sales) (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01408.htm).

Arizona treble damages: the verified value is 3x under A.R.S. § 33-1408 (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — treble damages for harassment/groundless claims); A.R.S. § 13-2314.04 (RICO civil treble); A.R.S. § 44-1797.16 (home solicitation sales). The verified packet cites A.R.S. § 33-1408 (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — treble damages for harassment/groundless claims); A.R.S. § 13-2314.04 (RICO civil treble); A.R.S. § 44-1797.16 (home solicitation sales) (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01408.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.