Landlord-tenant law by state
Deposit limits, return deadlines, late fee rules and notice periods, with a source for every rule. More states are added regularly.
| State | Deposit limit | Return deadline |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 month's rent (furnished or unfurnished) since July 1, 2024 | 21 days after move-out |
| Texas | No statutory limit | 30 days after the tenant moves out and gives a forwarding address |
| Florida | No statutory limit | 15 days if nothing is deducted |
| New York | 1 month's rent for unregulated units (since 2019) | 14 days after move-out |
| Pennsylvania | 2 months' rent in the first year of the lease; 1 month from the second year on | 30 days after move-out |
| Ohio | No statutory limit | 30 days after termination and delivery of possession |
| North Carolina | 2 weeks' rent for week-to-week tenancies, 1½ months for month-to-month, 2 months for longer terms | 30 days after the tenancy ends (up to 60 days if the landlord's claim can't be finalized in 30 |
| Michigan | 1½ months' rent | 30 days after move-out |
General information, not legal advice.