Renters Rights on Mittiyo

Florida Security Deposit Law (2026): The 15 and 30 Day Rules and How to Object

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Florida gives you a clear set of deadlines to get your security deposit back, and the money often turns on whether your landlord hits them. The rules live in Florida Statutes section 83.49, and they run on two tracks depending on whether the landlord wants to keep any of your money. Miss the deadlines as a landlord, and you lose the right to deduct. Know them as a tenant, and the advantage is yours.

Texas Security Deposit Law (2026): The 30-Day Rule, the 3x Penalty and How to Sue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Texas gives renters one of the more tenant-friendly deposit rules in the country, but only if you know how to trigger it. The law sets no ceiling on the deposit, yet it puts a hard 30-day clock on the refund and hands you a stacked penalty when a landlord keeps your money without cause. The catch is that the clock does not start on its own. You have to hand the landlord a written forwarding address first.

Security Deposit Laws by State (2026): Deadlines, Caps and Penalties

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Your security deposit is usually the largest sum you hand a landlord, and in the United States the rules for getting it back are set by your state, not by any national law. That means the answer to “how long does my landlord have?” and “how much can they charge?” changes the moment you cross a state line. This guide gives you the direct answer for your state, an interactive tool to look it up, and the playbook that works everywhere.