Tenant Rights by State
Security deposit limits, eviction timelines, habitability laws, and renter protections. Organized by state.
California
Deposit: 1 month rent
Return: 21 days after move-out
Texas
Deposit: No statutory cap. Landlord sets deposit amount
Return: 30 days after move-out (or 60 days if tenant disputed deductions)
Florida
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 15 days if no deductions; 30 days if landlord claims deductions with itemized notice
New York
Deposit: 1 month rent for most residential units
Return: 14 days after move-out with itemized statement
Illinois
Deposit: No statewide cap
Return: 30 days (Chicago: 30 days with itemization or 45 days if receipts needed)
Washington
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 21 days after move-out
Colorado
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 30 days (60 days if specified in lease)
Georgia
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 30 days after move-out
North Carolina
Deposit: 2 months rent
Return: 30 days (landlord must itemize by 60 days if repair costs are unknown)
Michigan
Deposit: 1.5 months rent
Return: 30 days (with itemized statement)
Arizona
Deposit: 1.5 months rent
Return: 14 business days after move-out
Massachusetts
Deposit: 1 month rent
Return: 30 days after move-out
Tennessee
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 30 days after move-out
Virginia
Deposit: 2 months rent
Return: 45 days after move-out
New Jersey
Deposit: 1.5 months rent
Return: 30 days (5 days if fire, flood, or condemnation)
Maryland
Deposit: 2 months rent
Return: 45 days after move-out
Minnesota
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 21 days after move-out
Nevada
Deposit: 3 months rent
Return: 30 days after move-out
Oregon
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 31 days after move-out
Pennsylvania
Deposit: 2 months rent
Return: 30 days after move-out
Ohio
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 30 days after move-out
Indiana
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 45 days after move-out
Missouri
Deposit: 2 months rent
Return: 30 days after move-out
Wisconsin
Deposit: No statutory cap
Return: 21 days after move-out
Connecticut
Deposit: 2 months rent
Return: 30 days after move-out (15 days if tenant provides forwarding address)
Know your rights. And come verified
Understanding tenant law protects you. Settl goes further. Verify your income and identity so landlords approve you faster, in any state.
Get Settl Verified Passport