Security Deposit Laws by State
An interactive 50-state guide to security deposit caps, refund timelines, disclosure requirements, and interest rules. Hover any state on the map or search the table to open its full guide.
13 states with recent legislation Updated for the 2024–2026 regulatory cycle.
All 50 states
| State | Recent law | Cap | Refund | Disclose | Interest | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | 1 month | 60 days | No | No | Read |
| Alaska | — | 2 months | 14 days | No | No | Read |
| Arizona | — | 1.5 months | 14 days | No | No | Read |
| Arkansas | — | 2 months | 60 days | No | No | Read |
| California | Yes | 1 month | 21 days | No | No | Read |
| Colorado | Yes | 2 months | 60 days | No | No | Read |
| Connecticut | Yes | 2 months | 30 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| Delaware | Yes | 1 month | 20 days | Yes | No | Read |
| Florida | Yes | None | 15 days (no deductions) | Yes | Yes (if held in an interest-bearing account) | Read |
| Georgia | Yes | None | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| Hawaii | — | 1 month | 14 days | No | No | Read |
| Idaho | — | None | 21 days | No | No | Read |
| Illinois | Yes | None | 30 days (if there are deductions) | No | Yes | Read |
| Indiana | — | None | 45 days | No | No | Read |
| Iowa | — | 2 months | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| Kansas | — | 1 month | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| Kentucky | — | None | 60 days | Yes | No | Read |
| Louisiana | — | None | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| Maine | — | 2 months | 30 days | Yes (if requested) | No | Read |
| Maryland | — | 2 months | 45 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| Massachusetts | — | 1 month | 30 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| Michigan | — | 1.5 months | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| Minnesota | Yes | None | 21 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| Mississippi | — | None | 45 days | No | No | Read |
| Missouri | — | 2 months | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| Montana | — | None | 10 days (if no deductions) | No | No | Read |
| Nebraska | — | 1 month | 14 days | No | No | Read |
| Nevada | — | 3 months | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| New Hampshire | — | 1 month | 30 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| New Jersey | — | 1.5 months | 30 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| New Mexico | — | 1 month | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| New York | — | 1 month | 14 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| North Carolina | — | 2 months | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| North Dakota | — | 1 month | 30 days | No | Yes | Read |
| Ohio | Yes | None | 30 days | No | Yes | Read |
| Oklahoma | — | None | 45 days | No | No | Read |
| Oregon | Yes | None | 31 days | No | No | Read |
| Pennsylvania | — | 2 months | 30 days | Yes | Yes | Read |
| Rhode Island | — | 1 month | 20 days | Yes | No | Read |
| South Carolina | — | None | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| South Dakota | — | 1 month | 14 days | No | No | Read |
| Tennessee | — | None | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| Texas | Yes | None | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| Utah | — | None | 30 days | No | No | Read |
| Vermont | — | 2 months | 14 days | No | Yes | Read |
| Virginia | Yes | 2 months | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| Washington | Yes | 1 month | 30 days | Yes | No | Read |
| West Virginia | — | 2 months | 60 days | No | No | Read |
| Wisconsin | — | None | 21 days | No | No | Read |
| Wyoming | — | None | 30 days | No | No | Read |