State-specific solutions to get your security deposit back.
Renters make up a significant share of households across the United States, and security deposits often represent a meaningful amount of money.
When deposits are delayed, reduced, or never returned at all, the process for responding is rarely straightforward.
There is no single national standard for how security deposits are handled. Most of the rules that matter — including deadlines, deductions, and notice requirements — are set at the state level.
That is why this site is organized by state.
This did not come out of theory.
It comes from the same situation renters deal with every day — you move out, expect your deposit back, and then something holds it up.
Delays. Vague deductions. No response. No clear next step.
Most deposit disputes are not complicated. They usually come down to timing, documentation, and communication.
This site exists to make that process clearer.
A landlord’s obligations are not the same in every state.
Some states require deposits to be returned quickly. Others allow longer timelines. Some impose penalties when deadlines are missed.
The right next step depends on where you rented.