| State | Eviction State law |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Security Deposit Amount equals one month’s rent ( pet deposit not included); 60 Days to Itemize Deductions and Return Deposit |
| Alaska | Security Deposit Amount limited to 2 months rent unless rent exceeds $2,000 (pet deposit not included in this amount); Escrow account is required; Return of Security Deposit: 14 Days if the tenant gave proper notice or 30 Days with Itemized Deductions and Refund if deductions were made and/or if the tenant didn’t give a proper notice |
| Arizona | Security Deposit Amount: Maximum One and a Half Months‘Rent; 14 Days to Itemize Deductions and 60 days to Return Deposit if there were deductions from the deposit |
| Arkansas | Security Deposit Amount: Maximum One and a Half Months‘Rent; 14 Days to Itemize Deductions and 60 days to Return Deposit if there were deductions from the deposit |
| California | Security Deposit Amount: Two months rent for unfurnished units; Three months rent furnished; 21 Days to Itemize Deductions and Return Deposit |
| Colorado | Security Deposit Amount not Limit; One Month to Itemize Deductions and Return Deposit or as per lease (no longer than 60 days) |
| Connecticut | Security Deposit Amount: up to 2 months (for tenants under 62 years of age); up to 1 month (for tenants 62 years of age and older); 30 Days or within 15 days of receiving tenants’ forwarding address (whichever is later) |
| Delaware | Security Deposit Amount not to exceed 1 month’s rent where the rental agreement is for 1 year or more. For month-to-month no limit for the first year, after that limit is one month. Deadline to itemize and return the deposit 20 Days. |
| Florida | 15 Days to Return Deposit if no deductions are made; 30 Days to Itemize and Return Deposit if Deductions are Made |
| Georgia | An escrow account required or security bond The landlord must inform tenants before deductions from the security deposit are made. Deadline to itemize and return deposit: One Month O.C.G.A. § 44-7-31;O.C.G.A. § 44-7-32;O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34;O.C.G.A. § 44-7-35; |
| Hawaii | Security Deposit Amount Limit: One Month plus One Month for Pet Deposit §521-44 Deadline to itemize charges and return deposit: 14 Days |
| Idaho | Security Deposit Amount: No limit; 21 Days to Itemize Deductions and Return Deposit |
| Illinois | Security Deposit Amount: No limit If a written lease specifies the cost for cleaning, repair, or replacement of any component of the leased premises or any component of the building or common areas that, if damaged, will not be replaced, the lessor may withhold the dollar amount specified in the lease. Costs specified in a written lease shall be for damage beyond normal wear and tear and reasonable to restore the leased premises to the same condition as at the time the lease began. The itemized statement shall reference the dollar amount specified in the written lease associated with the specific building component or amenity and include a copy of the applicable portion of the lease. 765 ILCS 710 Landlord with more than 25 units must pay interest on deposits held for more than six months. Deadline for the landlord to itemize and refund the deposit: 30-45 days, depending on the tenant accepting or disputing the deductions. |
| Indiana | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to Itemize and return deposit: 45 Days Indiana Code Title § 32-31-3-9 § 32-31-3-12and § 32-31-3-19 |
| Iowa | Security Deposit Amount: up to 2 months; Escrow account required; Deadline for landlord to itemize and return deposit: 30 Days Iowa Code §562A.12 |
| Kansas | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1 month (unfurnished); up to 1/2 month (furnished) plus 1/2 month rent pet deposit; Deadline for landlord to itemize and return deposit: 30 Days |
| Kentucky | Security Deposit Amount: No limit; Deadline to return deposit: 30 to 60 Days An escrow account required; Advanced notice of itemized deduction required ky. rev. stat. ann. § 383.580 |
| Louisiana | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit; No advanced notice required; Deadline to return deposit: One month |
| Maine | Security Deposit Amount: up to 2 months; Deadline to itemize and return deposit: 30 Days if there is a written rental agreement; 21 Days for tenancy at will Escrow account required §6031. Definitions (normal wear and tear) §6032. Maximum security deposit §6033. Return of the security deposit §6034. Wrongful retention; damages §6035. Transfer of security deposit §6036. Waiver of provisions §6037. Exemptions Owner-occupied buildings of 5 or fewer units. This chapter shall not apply to any tenancy for a dwelling unit which is part of a structure containing no more than 5 dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the landlord. §6038. Treatment of security deposit §6039. Surety bonds |
| Maryland | Security Deposit Amount: up to 2 months ; Statement that tenant has the right to have the rental inspected in the presence of the tenant and the right to receive an itemized list of deposit deductions; Escrow account required; Landlord has to pay interest on security deposits over $50 and held for more than six months; Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 45 days §8–203; §8–203.1; §8–208 |
| Massachusetts | Security Deposit Amount: up to one month rent; Disclosures: Receipt of the amount of deposit held, date received, name and signature of the person who received it, the property address, and the tenant address A separate escrow account is required: Within 30 Days of receipt of the deposit, disclosure of the name and location of the bank, the account number, and the amount of the deposit. Interest payments: 5% interest or the amount received from the bank (must be in Massachusetts) Deadline for return of security deposit: 30 Days |
| Michigan | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1.5 months ; Tenant has to provide forwarding address within 4 days after moving; Landlord must disclose the name and address of the financial institution where the deposit is held within 14 days of tenant taking possession; Separate escrow account required; Advanced notice of deduction required, the tenant has 7 days to dispute any deductions; Deadline landlord to itemize and return deposit: 30 Days 554.602 Security deposit; amount. 554.603 Security deposit; notice. 554.604 Security deposit, disposition; bond. 554.605 Security deposit as property of tenant. 554.606 Waiving requirements of act. 554.607 Security deposit; permissible uses. 554.608 Inventory checklists. 554.609 Itemized list of damages; check or money order; contents of notice of damages. 554.610 Effect of noncompliance with notice of damages requirement. 554.611 Notice of forwarding address; effect of noncompliance. 554.612 Response to notice of damages. 554.613 Action for damages; retention of security deposit; waiver. 554.614 Termination of landlord’s interest; liability for security deposit. 554.615 Action to enforce act. 554.616 Effective date and applicability of act. |
| Minnesota | Security Deposit Amount: no limit; Duty to disclose outstanding inspections and condemnation orders Landlord has to pay 1% interest on security deposits; Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 45 days 504B.175 PRELEASE DEPOSIT. 504B.178 INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS; WITHHOLDING SECURITY DEPOSITS; DAMAGES; LIMIT ON WITHHOLDING LAST MONTH’S RENT. 504B.195 DISCLOSURE REQUIRED FOR OUTSTANDING INSPECTION AND CONDEMNATION ORDERS. |
| Mississipi | Security Deposit Amount: No limit ; Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 45 days § 89-8-21. Tenant’s security deposit |
| Missouri | Security Deposit Amount: up to 2 months Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Mo.Rev.Stat. 535-300 |
| Montana | 70-25-201 Security deposit — deductions authorized therefrom 70-25-202 List of damages and refund — delivery to departing tenant 70-25-203 Failure to provide list — forfeiture of deduction rights 70-25-204 Wrongful withholding of security deposit — action 70-25-205 Failure of departing tenant to furnish new address 70-25-206 Landlord to furnish statement of condition of premises at beginning of lease |
| Nebraska | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1 month (no pets) ; up to 1 1/4 months (with pets) Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 14 days 76-1416 Security deposits; prepaid rent. |
| Nevada | Security Deposit Amount: up to 3 months ; Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days NRS 118A.240 “Security” defined. NRS 118A.242 Security: Limitation on amount or value; surety bond in lieu of security; duties and liability of landlord; damages; disputing itemized accounting of security; prohibited provisions. NRS 118A.244 Notice or transfer of security or surety bond to tenant and successor in interest required upon transfer of dwelling unit. NRS 118A.250 Receipts for security, surety bond, rent and other payments. |
| New Hampshire | Security Deposit Amount: One Month or $100 or whichever is greater ; Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 540-A-5 N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 540-A-8 N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 540-B:10 |
| New Jersey | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1 1/2 months rent A separate escrow account required; disclosure of the bank’s name, type of account, current interest rate, and the amount of the deposit held. Landlords with 10 or more units must invest the deposit according to the statute 46:8-19. Security deposits; investment, deposit, disposition Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Exception from the Security Deposit Law 46:8-26. Application of act The provisions of this act shall apply to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units where the tenant has failed to provide 30 days written notice to the landlord invoking the provisions of this act. SECURITY DEPOSIT LAW N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 THROUGH 26 |
| New Mexico | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1 months (for leases under one year; no limit for leases over one year Interest payment on security deposits larger than one month: (1) Under the terms of an annual rental agreement, if the owner demands or receives of the resident such a deposit in an amount greater than one month’s rent, the owner shall be required to pay to the resident annually an interest equal to the passbook interest permitted to savings and loan associations in this state by the federal home loan bank board on such deposit. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Section 47-8-18 — Deposits. |
| New York | Security Deposit Amount: No limit for unregulated rentals Security Deposit must not be commingled with any personal money of the landlord. Buildings with over 6 units require the deposits to be held in an interest-bearing NY Bank account. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: “reasonable time” interpreted by courts to be 21-45 days NY GOL §§ 7-103 to 7-108 |
| North Carolina | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1.5 months for month-to-month lease; up to 2 months if the agreement is over 2 months Separate account required Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 Days If the claim against the deposit cannot be determined within 30 days, the landlord will provide interim accounting within 30 days and final accounting within 60 days. § 42-50 to § 42-56 |
| North Dakota | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1-month rent; up to 2 months rent or $2,500 (whichever is greater) for tenants with pets; up to 2 months for tenants with felony convictions An escrow account required, interest must be paid for leases over 9 months Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days 47-16-07.1 Real property and dwelling security deposits ‑ Limitations and requirements |
| Ohio | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Interest of 5% must be paid on any deposit over $50 or one month’s rent, whichever is greater. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days 5321.16 Procedures for security deposits. |
| Oklahoma | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Escrow account required Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 45 days § 115. Damage or Security Deposits. |
| Oregon | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 31 days § 90.300 Security deposits |
| Pennsylvania | Security Deposit Amount: 2 months for the first year; 1 month for the second and following years Interest on security deposit must be paid to tenants at the end of their third year. Escrow account required. For security deposits over $100, the landlord must deposit in a state or federally regulated bank and disclose the name, address and the amount of the deposit. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Section 250.511a. Escrow funds limited Section 250.511b. Interest on escrow funds held more than two years Section 250.512. Recovery of improperly held escrow funds |
| Rhode Island | Security Deposit Amount: One Month Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 20 days § 34-18-19. Security deposits. |
| South Carolina | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days SECTION 27-40-410. Security deposits; prepaid rent. |
| South Dakota | Security Deposit Amount: One Month Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: Two weeks, 45 Days for an itemized accounting if the tenant requests it. 43-32-6.1 Maximum security deposit for residential premises–Larger deposit by mutual agreement. 43-32-24 Return of security deposit after termination of tenancy–Withholding–Itemized accounting–Forfeiture of withholding rights–Punitive damages. |
| Tennessee | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit An escrow account required. The landlord must disclose the location of the financial institution where the deposit is held. Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Landlord must inspect the premises within 10 days of tenant’s move out and compile a list with damages and estimated cost to repair. Tenant has the right to verify the accuracy of the list. Tenn. Code Ann. §66-28-301 |
| Texas | Security Deposit Amount not Limited; 30 Days to Itemize Deductions and Return Deposit |
| Utah | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Section 1 Return or explanation of retainage upon termination of tenancy. Section 2 Non-refundable deposit — Written notice required. Section 3 Deductions from deposit — Written itemization — Time for return. Section 4 Holder of owner’s or designated agent’s interest bound by provisions. Section 5 Failure to return deposit or prepaid rent or to give required notice — Recovery of deposit, penalty, costs, and attorney fees. |
| Vermont | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 14 days, 60 days for seasonal rentals § 4461. Security deposits |
| Virginia | Security Deposit Amount: 2 Months Rent Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 45 days § 55.1-1226 Security deposits § 55.1-1203 Application; deposit, fee, and additional information § 55.1-1205 Prepaid rent; maintenance of escrow account |
| Washington | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 21 Days 59.18.260 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord—Written checklist required. 59.18.270 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Deposit by landlord in trust account—Receipt—Remedies under foreclosure—Claims. 59.18.280 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Statement and notice of basis for retention—Remedies for landlord’s failure to make refund. 59.18.283 Moneys paid by tenant—Landlord must apply toward rent—Tenant’s right to possession—Installment payment plans. 59.18.285 Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit—Written rental agreement required—Remedies. |
| West Virginia | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 60 days from the date the tenancy ends or 45 days from the occupancy of the new tenant, whichever is shorter If the repair required the use of a contractor this deadline can be extended by 15 days. §37-6A-2. Security deposits. |
| Wisconsin | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 21 Days 704.28 Withholding from and return of security deposits. |
| Wyoming | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 Days for back rent or 15 Days after receiving tenant’s forwarding address, whichever is later. Additional 30 Days are allowed if the security deposit is applied to damage. § 1-21-1207. Required notice of nonrefundable deposit. § 1-21-1208. Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty. |
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