New York Security Deposit Law (2026): The 1-Month Cap, 14-Day Return and How to Get It Back
Your security deposit is your money. In New York, the law is unusually strong about giving it back on a clock, and it punishes landlords who ignore …
US Renters
Florida Security Deposit Law (2026): The 15 and 30 Day Rules and How to Object
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 …
Texas Security Deposit Law (2026): The 30-Day Rule, the 3x Penalty and How to Sue
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 …
California Security Deposit Law (2026): The New 1-Month Cap, 21-Day Rule and How to Get It Back
California rewrote its deposit rules with AB 12, and the change matters to every renter in the state. Your landlord now holds less of your money, must …
Security Deposit Laws by State (2026): Deadlines, Caps and Penalties
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, …