{"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "asset_type": "jurisdictional-variation", "body": "Every state sets a statutory deadline for a landlord to return a tenant's security deposit, or to send an itemized statement of what is being withheld, after the tenancy ends. The number differs by state (14 days in Hawaii and Nebraska, 45 in Maryland and Virginia), and so does the event that starts the clock \u2014 some states run it from termination of the tenancy, some from the day the tenant hands back possession, and some from the day the tenant supplies a forwarding address, whichever is later. That trigger is where most comparison charts are silent and where disputes actually start. Each record is one state, with the deadline exactly as the statute prints it, the clause that starts the clock, any second deadline the same section sets and the condition it applies under, and the statute citation, each backed by a verbatim quote from the state's own statute site. 31 states so far; a state is here only where its own legislature or code revisor serves the section as readable text. Answers 'how long does my landlord have to return my deposit in [state]' and 'which states give landlords the longest to return a deposit'.\n", "description": "Every state sets a statutory deadline for a landlord to return a tenant's security deposit, or to send an itemized statement of what is being withheld, after the tenancy ends. The number differs by state (14 days in Hawaii and Nebraska, 45 in Maryland and Virginia), and so does the event that starts the clock \u2014 some states run it from termination of the tenancy, some from the day the tenant hands back possession, and some from the day the tenant supplies a forwarding address, whichever is later. That trigger is where most comparison charts are silent and where disputes actually start. Each record is one state, with the deadline exactly as the statute prints it, the clause that starts the clock, any second deadline the same section sets and the condition it applies under, and the statute citation, each backed by a verbatim quote from the state's own statute site. 31 states so far; a state is here only where its own legislature or code revisor serves the section as readable text. Answers 'how long does my landlord have to return my deposit in [state]' and 'which states give landlords the longest to return a deposit'.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "key_field": "jurisdiction", "licence": "unknown", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01321.htm", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1950.5.&lawCode=CIV", "https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-38.pdf", "https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_831.htm", "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title25/c055/index.html", "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0083/Sections/0083.49.html", "https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0521/HRS_0521-0044.htm", "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH3/SECT6-321/", "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2202&ChapterID=62", "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/562A.12.pdf", "https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0050.html", "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec6033.html", "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=grp§ion=8-203&enactments=false", "https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter186/Section15B", "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-554-609", "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/504B.178", "https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=535.300", "https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0250/part_0020/section_0020/0700-0250-0020-0020.html", "https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=76-1416", "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-118A.html", "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/540-A/540-A-7.htm", "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_42/GS_42-52.html", "https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t47c16.pdf", "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5321.16", "https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.html", "https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-19.htm", "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c040.php", "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/137/04461", "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title55.1/chapter12/section55.1-1226/", "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.18.280", "https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "title": "Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "dataset", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Arizona\n\n**Return deadline:** fourteen days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 14\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant\n\n**Statute:** Ariz. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 33-1321(D)\n\n> Within fourteen days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays or other legal holidays, after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant the landlord shall provide the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with the amount due and payable to the tenant, if any.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "14", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant", "file": "arizona.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "arizona", "jurisdiction": "Arizona", "return_deadline": "fourteen days", "source_quote": "Within fourteen days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays or other legal holidays, after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant the landlord shall provide the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with the amount due and payable to the tenant, if any.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01321.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Ariz. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 33-1321(D)", "title": "Arizona \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** California\n\n**Return deadline:** 21 calendar days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 21\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the tenant has vacated the premises\n\n**Statute:** Cal. Civ. Code \u00a7 1950.5(h)(1)\n\n> No later than 21 calendar days after the tenant has vacated the premises, but not earlier than the time that either the landlord or the tenant provides a notice to terminate the tenancy under Section 1946 or 1946.1, Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or not earlier than 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of a fixed-term lease, the landlord shall furnish the tenant, a copy of an itemized statement indicating the basis for, and the amount of, any security received and the disposition of the security\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "21", "deadline_trigger": "after the tenant has vacated the premises", "file": "california.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "california", "jurisdiction": "California", "return_deadline": "21 calendar days", "source_quote": "No later than 21 calendar days after the tenant has vacated the premises, but not earlier than the time that either the landlord or the tenant provides a notice to terminate the tenancy under Section 1946 or 1946.1, Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or not earlier than 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of a fixed-term lease, the landlord shall furnish the tenant, a copy of an itemized statement indicating the basis for, and the amount of, any security received and the disposition of the security", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1950.5.&lawCode=CIV"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Cal. Civ. Code \u00a7 1950.5(h)(1)", "title": "California \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Colorado\n\n**Return deadline:** one month\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of a lease or surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs last\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** sixty days, the cap where the lease specifies a longer period\n\n**Statute:** Colo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 38-12-103(1)\n\n> A landlord shall, within one month after the termination of a lease or surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs last, return to the tenant the full security deposit deposited with the landlord by the tenant, unless the lease agreement specifies a longer period of time, but not to exceed sixty days.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of a lease or surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs last", "file": "colorado.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "colorado", "jurisdiction": "Colorado", "return_deadline": "one month", "secondary_deadline": "sixty days, the cap where the lease specifies a longer period", "source_quote": "A landlord shall, within one month after the termination of a lease or surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs last, return to the tenant the full security deposit deposited with the landlord by the tenant, unless the lease agreement specifies a longer period of time, but not to exceed sixty days.", "sources": ["https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-38.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Colo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 38-12-103(1)", "title": "Colorado \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Connecticut\n\n**Return deadline:** twenty-one days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 21\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of a tenancy or fifteen days after receiving written notification of such tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later\n\n**Statute:** Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 47a-21(d)(2)\n\n> Not later than twenty-one days after termination of a tenancy or fifteen days after receiving written notification of such tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later, each landlord other than a rent receiver shall deliver to the tenant or former tenant at such forwarding address either (A) the full amount of the security deposit paid by such tenant plus accrued interest, or (B) the balance of such security deposit and accrued interest after deduction for any damages suffered by such landlord\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "21", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of a tenancy or fifteen days after receiving written notification of such tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later", "file": "connecticut.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "connecticut", "jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "return_deadline": "twenty-one days", "source_quote": "Not later than twenty-one days after termination of a tenancy or fifteen days after receiving written notification of such tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later, each landlord other than a rent receiver shall deliver to the tenant or former tenant at such forwarding address either (A) the full amount of the security deposit paid by such tenant plus accrued interest, or (B) the balance of such security deposit and accrued interest after deduction for any damages suffered by such landlord", "sources": ["https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_831.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 47a-21(d)(2)", "title": "Connecticut \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Delaware\n\n**Return deadline:** 20 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 20\n\n**What starts the clock:** of the expiration or termination of the rental agreement\n\n**Statute:** 25 Del. C. \u00a7 5514(e), (f)\n\n> If the landlord is not entitled to all or any portion of the security deposit, the landlord shall remit the security deposit within 20 days of the expiration or termination of the rental agreement. (f) Within 20 days after the termination or expiration of any rental agreement, the landlord shall provide the tenant with an itemized list of damages to the premises and the estimated costs of repair for each and shall tender payment for the difference between the security deposit and such costs of repair of damage to the premises.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "20", "deadline_trigger": "of the expiration or termination of the rental agreement", "file": "delaware.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "delaware", "jurisdiction": "Delaware", "return_deadline": "20 days", "source_quote": "If the landlord is not entitled to all or any portion of the security deposit, the landlord shall remit the security deposit within 20 days of the expiration or termination of the rental agreement. (f) Within 20 days after the termination or expiration of any rental agreement, the landlord shall provide the tenant with an itemized list of damages to the premises and the estimated costs of repair for each and shall tender payment for the difference between the security deposit and such costs of repair of damage to the premises.", "sources": ["https://delcode.delaware.gov/title25/c055/index.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "25 Del. C. \u00a7 5514(e), (f)", "title": "Delaware \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Florida\n\n**Return deadline:** 15 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 15\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of the rental agreement\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** 30 days, if the landlord intends to impose a claim on the deposit\n\n**Statute:** Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.49(3)(a)\n\n> Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the rental agreement, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord must return the security deposit, together with interest if otherwise required, within 15 days after the termination of the rental agreement. If the landlord intends to impose a claim on the deposit, the landlord must, within 30 days after the termination of the rental agreement, provide the tenant written notice by certified mail to the tenant\u2019s last known mailing address\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "15", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of the rental agreement", "file": "florida.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "florida", "jurisdiction": "Florida", "return_deadline": "15 days", "secondary_deadline": "30 days, if the landlord intends to impose a claim on the deposit", "source_quote": "Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the rental agreement, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord must return the security deposit, together with interest if otherwise required, within 15 days after the termination of the rental agreement. If the landlord intends to impose a claim on the deposit, the landlord must, within 30 days after the termination of the rental agreement, provide the tenant written notice by certified mail to the tenant\u2019s last known mailing address", "sources": ["http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0083/Sections/0083.49.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.49(3)(a)", "title": "Florida \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Hawaii\n\n**Return deadline:** fourteen days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 14\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of the rental agreement\n\n**Statute:** Haw. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 521-44(c)\n\n> the security deposit remaining after the landlord has claimed and retained amounts authorized under this section, if any, shall be returned to the tenant not later than fourteen days after the termination of the rental agreement.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "14", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of the rental agreement", "file": "hawaii.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "hawaii", "jurisdiction": "Hawaii", "return_deadline": "fourteen days", "source_quote": "the security deposit remaining after the landlord has claimed and retained amounts authorized under this section, if any, shall be returned to the tenant not later than fourteen days after the termination of the rental agreement.", "sources": ["https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0521/HRS_0521-0044.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Haw. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 521-44(c)", "title": "Hawaii \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Idaho\n\n**Return deadline:** twenty-one (21) days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 21\n\n**What starts the clock:** after surrender of the premises by the tenant\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** thirty (30) days, the outer limit where the agreement fixes a longer time\n\n**Statute:** Idaho Code \u00a7 6-321(2)\n\n> Refunds shall be made within twenty-one (21) days if no time is fixed by agreement and, in any event, within thirty (30) days after surrender of the premises by the tenant.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "21", "deadline_trigger": "after surrender of the premises by the tenant", "file": "idaho.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "idaho", "jurisdiction": "Idaho", "return_deadline": "twenty-one (21) days", "secondary_deadline": "thirty (30) days, the outer limit where the agreement fixes a longer time", "source_quote": "Refunds shall be made within twenty-one (21) days if no time is fixed by agreement and, in any event, within thirty (30) days after surrender of the premises by the tenant.", "sources": ["https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH3/SECT6-321/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Idaho Code \u00a7 6-321(2)", "title": "Idaho \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Illinois\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** of the date that the lessee vacated the leased premises or within 30 days of the date the lessee's right of possession ends, whichever is later\n\n**Statute:** 765 ILCS 710/1(a)\n\n> a lessor of residential real property who has received a security deposit from a lessee to secure the payment of rent or to compensate for damage to the leased premises may not withhold any part of that deposit as reimbursement for property damage unless the lessor has, within 30 days of the date that the lessee vacated the leased premises or within 30 days of the date the lessee's right of possession ends, whichever is later, furnished to the lessee, by personal delivery, by postmarked mail directed to his or her last known address, or by electronic mail to a verified electronic mail address provided by the lessee, an itemized statement of the damage allegedly caused to the leased premises\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "of the date that the lessee vacated the leased premises or within 30 days of the date the lessee's right of possession ends, whichever is later", "file": "illinois.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "illinois", "jurisdiction": "Illinois", "return_deadline": "30 days", "source_quote": "a lessor of residential real property who has received a security deposit from a lessee to secure the payment of rent or to compensate for damage to the leased premises may not withhold any part of that deposit as reimbursement for property damage unless the lessor has, within 30 days of the date that the lessee vacated the leased premises or within 30 days of the date the lessee's right of possession ends, whichever is later, furnished to the lessee, by personal delivery, by postmarked mail directed to his or her last known address, or by electronic mail to a verified electronic mail address provided by the lessee, an itemized statement of the damage allegedly caused to the leased premises", "sources": ["https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2202&ChapterID=62"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "765 ILCS 710/1(a)", "title": "Illinois \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Iowa\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** from the date of termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant\u2019s mailing address or delivery instructions\n\n**Statute:** Iowa Code \u00a7 562A.12(3)\n\n> A landlord shall, within thirty days from the date of termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant\u2019s mailing address or delivery instructions, return the rental deposit to the tenant or furnish to the tenant a written statement showing the specific reason for withholding of the rental deposit or any portion thereof.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "from the date of termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant\u2019s mailing address or delivery instructions", "file": "iowa.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "iowa", "jurisdiction": "Iowa", "return_deadline": "thirty days", "source_quote": "A landlord shall, within thirty days from the date of termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant\u2019s mailing address or delivery instructions, return the rental deposit to the tenant or furnish to the tenant a written statement showing the specific reason for withholding of the rental deposit or any portion thereof.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/562A.12.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Iowa Code \u00a7 562A.12(3)", "title": "Iowa \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Kansas\n\n**Return deadline:** 14 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 14\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the determination of the amount of such expenses, damages or other charges\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** 30 days, the outer limit after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant\n\n**Statute:** Kan. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 58-2550(b)\n\n> the landlord shall return the balance of the security deposit to the tenant within 14 days after the determination of the amount of such expenses, damages or other charges, but in no event to exceed 30 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "14", "deadline_trigger": "after the determination of the amount of such expenses, damages or other charges", "file": "kansas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "kansas", "jurisdiction": "Kansas", "return_deadline": "14 days", "secondary_deadline": "30 days, the outer limit after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant", "source_quote": "the landlord shall return the balance of the security deposit to the tenant within 14 days after the determination of the amount of such expenses, damages or other charges, but in no event to exceed 30 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant.", "sources": ["https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0050.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Kan. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 58-2550(b)", "title": "Kansas \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Maine\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of the tenancy or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs later\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** 21 days, in the case of a tenancy at will\n\n**Statute:** 14 M.R.S. \u00a7 6033(2)\n\n> the landlord shall provide the tenant with a written statement itemizing the reasons for the retention of the security deposit or any portion of it: A. In the case of a written rental agreement, within the time, not to exceed 30 days, stated in the agreement; and [PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).] B. In the case of a tenancy at will, within 21 days after the termination of the tenancy or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs later.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of the tenancy or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs later", "file": "maine.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "maine", "jurisdiction": "Maine", "return_deadline": "30 days", "secondary_deadline": "21 days, in the case of a tenancy at will", "source_quote": "the landlord shall provide the tenant with a written statement itemizing the reasons for the retention of the security deposit or any portion of it: A. In the case of a written rental agreement, within the time, not to exceed 30 days, stated in the agreement; and [PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).] B. In the case of a tenancy at will, within 21 days after the termination of the tenancy or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs later.", "sources": ["https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec6033.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "14 M.R.S. \u00a7 6033(2)", "title": "Maine \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Maryland\n\n**Return deadline:** 45 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 45\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the end of the tenancy\n\n**Statute:** Md. Code, Real Prop. \u00a7 8-203(e)(1)\n\n> Within 45 days after the end of the tenancy, the landlord shall return the security deposit to the tenant together with simple interest which has accrued at the daily U.S. Treasury yield curve rate for 1 year, as of the first business day of each year, or 1.5% a year, whichever is greater, less any damages rightfully withheld.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "45", "deadline_trigger": "after the end of the tenancy", "file": "maryland.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "maryland", "jurisdiction": "Maryland", "return_deadline": "45 days", "source_quote": "Within 45 days after the end of the tenancy, the landlord shall return the security deposit to the tenant together with simple interest which has accrued at the daily U.S. Treasury yield curve rate for 1 year, as of the first business day of each year, or 1.5% a year, whichever is greater, less any damages rightfully withheld.", "sources": ["https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=grp§ion=8-203&enactments=false"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Md. Code, Real Prop. \u00a7 8-203(e)(1)", "title": "Maryland \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Massachusetts\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of occupancy under a tenancy-at-will or the end of the tenancy as specified in a valid written lease agreement\n\n**Statute:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, \u00a7 15B(4)\n\n> The lessor shall, within thirty days after the termination of occupancy under a tenancy-at-will or the end of the tenancy as specified in a valid written lease agreement, return to the tenant the security deposit or any balance thereof\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of occupancy under a tenancy-at-will or the end of the tenancy as specified in a valid written lease agreement", "file": "massachusetts.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "massachusetts", "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts", "return_deadline": "thirty days", "source_quote": "The lessor shall, within thirty days after the termination of occupancy under a tenancy-at-will or the end of the tenancy as specified in a valid written lease agreement, return to the tenant the security deposit or any balance thereof", "sources": ["https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter186/Section15B"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, \u00a7 15B(4)", "title": "Massachusetts \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Michigan\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of occupancy\n\n**Statute:** Mich. Comp. Laws \u00a7 554.609\n\n> In case of damage to the rental unit or other obligation against the security deposit, the landlord shall mail to the tenant, within 30 days after the termination of occupancy, an itemized list of damages claimed for which the security deposit may be used as provided in section 7, including the estimated cost of repair of each property damaged item and the amounts and bases on which he intends to assess the tenant.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of occupancy", "file": "michigan.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "michigan", "jurisdiction": "Michigan", "return_deadline": "30 days", "source_quote": "In case of damage to the rental unit or other obligation against the security deposit, the landlord shall mail to the tenant, within 30 days after the termination of occupancy, an itemized list of damages claimed for which the security deposit may be used as provided in section 7, including the estimated cost of repair of each property damaged item and the amounts and bases on which he intends to assess the tenant.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-554-609"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Mich. Comp. Laws \u00a7 554.609", "title": "Michigan \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Minnesota\n\n**Return deadline:** three weeks\n\n**Deadline in days:** 21\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the tenancy\n\n**Statute:** Minn. Stat. \u00a7 504B.178, subd. 3\n\n> Every landlord shall: (1) within three weeks after termination of the tenancy; or (2) within five days of the date when the tenant leaves the building or dwelling due to the legal condemnation of the building or dwelling in which the tenant lives for reasons not due to willful, malicious, or irresponsible conduct of the tenant, and after receipt of the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions, return the deposit to the tenant, with interest thereon as provided in subdivision 2, or furnish to the tenant a written statement showing the specific reason for the withholding of the deposit or any portion thereof.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "21", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the tenancy", "file": "minnesota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "minnesota", "jurisdiction": "Minnesota", "return_deadline": "three weeks", "source_quote": "Every landlord shall: (1) within three weeks after termination of the tenancy; or (2) within five days of the date when the tenant leaves the building or dwelling due to the legal condemnation of the building or dwelling in which the tenant lives for reasons not due to willful, malicious, or irresponsible conduct of the tenant, and after receipt of the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions, return the deposit to the tenant, with interest thereon as provided in subdivision 2, or furnish to the tenant a written statement showing the specific reason for the withholding of the deposit or any portion thereof.", "sources": ["https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/504B.178"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Minn. Stat. \u00a7 504B.178, subd. 3", "title": "Minnesota \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Missouri\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the date of termination of the tenancy\n\n**Statute:** Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 535.300(3)\n\n> Within thirty days after the date of termination of the tenancy, the landlord shall: (1) Return the full amount of the security deposit; or (2) Furnish to the tenant a written itemized list of the damages for which the security deposit or any portion thereof is withheld\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the date of termination of the tenancy", "file": "missouri.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "missouri", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "return_deadline": "thirty days", "source_quote": "Within thirty days after the date of termination of the tenancy, the landlord shall: (1) Return the full amount of the security deposit; or (2) Furnish to the tenant a written itemized list of the damages for which the security deposit or any portion thereof is withheld", "sources": ["https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=535.300"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 535.300(3)", "title": "Missouri \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Montana\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** subsequent to the termination of a tenancy or within 30 days subsequent to a surrender and acceptance of the leasehold premises, whichever occurs first\n\n**Statute:** Mont. Code Ann. \u00a7 70-25-202(1)(a)(i)\n\n> Each landlord, within 30 days subsequent to the termination of a tenancy or within 30 days subsequent to a surrender and acceptance of the leasehold premises, whichever occurs first, shall provide the departing tenant with a written list of any rent due and any damage and cleaning charges\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "subsequent to the termination of a tenancy or within 30 days subsequent to a surrender and acceptance of the leasehold premises, whichever occurs first", "file": "montana.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "montana", "jurisdiction": "Montana", "return_deadline": "30 days", "source_quote": "Each landlord, within 30 days subsequent to the termination of a tenancy or within 30 days subsequent to a surrender and acceptance of the leasehold premises, whichever occurs first, shall provide the departing tenant with a written list of any rent due and any damage and cleaning charges", "sources": ["https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0250/part_0020/section_0020/0700-0250-0020-0020.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Mont. Code Ann. \u00a7 70-25-202(1)(a)(i)", "title": "Montana \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Nebraska\n\n**Return deadline:** fourteen days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 14\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the date of termination of the tenancy\n\n**Statute:** Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 76-1416(2)\n\n> The balance, if any, and a written itemization shall be delivered or mailed to the tenant within fourteen days after the date of termination of the tenancy.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "14", "deadline_trigger": "after the date of termination of the tenancy", "file": "nebraska.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "nebraska", "jurisdiction": "Nebraska", "return_deadline": "fourteen days", "source_quote": "The balance, if any, and a written itemization shall be delivered or mailed to the tenant within fourteen days after the date of termination of the tenancy.", "sources": ["https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=76-1416"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 76-1416(2)", "title": "Nebraska \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Nevada\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of the tenancy\n\n**Statute:** Nev. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 118A.242(4)\n\n> The landlord shall provide the tenant with an itemized, written accounting of the disposition of the security deposit or surety bond, or a combination thereof, and return any remaining portion of the security deposit to the tenant no later than 30 days after the termination of the tenancy\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of the tenancy", "file": "nevada.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "nevada", "jurisdiction": "Nevada", "return_deadline": "30 days", "source_quote": "The landlord shall provide the tenant with an itemized, written accounting of the disposition of the security deposit or surety bond, or a combination thereof, and return any remaining portion of the security deposit to the tenant no later than 30 days after the termination of the tenancy", "sources": ["https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-118A.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Nev. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 118A.242(4)", "title": "Nevada \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** New Hampshire\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** from the termination of the tenancy\n\n**Statute:** N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 540-A:7, I\n\n> a landlord shall return a security deposit to a tenant and pay the interest due, if any, within 30 days from the termination of the tenancy.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "from the termination of the tenancy", "file": "new-hampshire.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "new-hampshire", "jurisdiction": "New Hampshire", "return_deadline": "30 days", "source_quote": "a landlord shall return a security deposit to a tenant and pay the interest due, if any, within 30 days from the termination of the tenancy.", "sources": ["https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LV/540-A/540-A-7.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 540-A:7, I", "title": "New Hampshire \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** North Carolina\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** 60 days, for the final accounting where the claim cannot be determined within 30 days\n\n**Statute:** N.C. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 42-52\n\n> The landlord in writing shall itemize any damage and mail or deliver same to the tenant, together with the balance of the security deposit, no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord. If the extent of the landlord's claim against the security deposit cannot be determined within 30 days, the landlord shall provide the tenant with an interim accounting no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord and shall provide a final accounting within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord", "file": "north-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-carolina", "jurisdiction": "North Carolina", "return_deadline": "30 days", "secondary_deadline": "60 days, for the final accounting where the claim cannot be determined within 30 days", "source_quote": "The landlord in writing shall itemize any damage and mail or deliver same to the tenant, together with the balance of the security deposit, no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord. If the extent of the landlord's claim against the security deposit cannot be determined within 30 days, the landlord shall provide the tenant with an interim accounting no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord and shall provide a final accounting within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the landlord.", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_42/GS_42-52.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "N.C. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 42-52", "title": "North Carolina \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** North Dakota\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the lease and delivery of possession by the lessee\n\n**Statute:** N.D. Cent. Code \u00a7 47-16-07.1(2)\n\n> Such itemization together with the amount due must be delivered or mailed to the lessee at the last address furnished lessor, along with a written notice within thirty days after termination of the lease and delivery of possession by the lessee.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the lease and delivery of possession by the lessee", "file": "north-dakota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "north-dakota", "jurisdiction": "North Dakota", "return_deadline": "thirty days", "source_quote": "Such itemization together with the amount due must be delivered or mailed to the lessee at the last address furnished lessor, along with a written notice within thirty days after termination of the lease and delivery of possession by the lessee.", "sources": ["https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t47c16.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "N.D. Cent. Code \u00a7 47-16-07.1(2)", "title": "North Dakota \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Ohio\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession\n\n**Statute:** Ohio Rev. Code \u00a7 5321.16(B)\n\n> Any deduction from the security deposit shall be itemized and identified by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant together with the amount due, within thirty days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession", "file": "ohio.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "ohio", "jurisdiction": "Ohio", "return_deadline": "thirty days", "source_quote": "Any deduction from the security deposit shall be itemized and identified by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant together with the amount due, within thirty days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5321.16"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Ohio Rev. Code \u00a7 5321.16(B)", "title": "Ohio \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Oregon\n\n**Return deadline:** 31 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 31\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession to the landlord\n\n**Statute:** Or. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 90.300(13)\n\n> The landlord shall return to the tenant the security deposit or prepaid rent or the portion of the security deposit or prepaid rent that the landlord does not claim in the manner provided by subsections (11) and (12) of this section not later than 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession to the landlord.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "31", "deadline_trigger": "after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession to the landlord", "file": "oregon.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "oregon", "jurisdiction": "Oregon", "return_deadline": "31 days", "source_quote": "The landlord shall return to the tenant the security deposit or prepaid rent or the portion of the security deposit or prepaid rent that the landlord does not claim in the manner provided by subsections (11) and (12) of this section not later than 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession to the landlord.", "sources": ["https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Or. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 90.300(13)", "title": "Oregon \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Rhode Island\n\n**Return deadline:** twenty (20) days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 20\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the later of either termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant\u2019s providing the landlord with a forwarding address for the purpose of receiving the security deposit\n\n**Statute:** R.I. Gen. Laws \u00a7 34-18-19(b)\n\n> The landlord shall deliver the notice, together with the amount of the security deposit due to the tenant, within twenty (20) days after the later of either termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant\u2019s providing the landlord with a forwarding address for the purpose of receiving the security deposit.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "20", "deadline_trigger": "after the later of either termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant\u2019s providing the landlord with a forwarding address for the purpose of receiving the security deposit", "file": "rhode-island.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "rhode-island", "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island", "return_deadline": "twenty (20) days", "source_quote": "The landlord shall deliver the notice, together with the amount of the security deposit due to the tenant, within twenty (20) days after the later of either termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, or the tenant\u2019s providing the landlord with a forwarding address for the purpose of receiving the security deposit.", "sources": ["https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-19.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "R.I. Gen. Laws \u00a7 34-18-19(b)", "title": "Rhode Island \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** South Carolina\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant, whichever is later\n\n**Statute:** S.C. Code Ann. \u00a7 27-40-410(a)\n\n> Any deduction from the security/rental deposit must be itemized by the landlord in a written notice to the tenant together with the amount due, if any, within thirty days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant, whichever is later.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant, whichever is later", "file": "south-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "south-carolina", "jurisdiction": "South Carolina", "return_deadline": "thirty days", "source_quote": "Any deduction from the security/rental deposit must be itemized by the landlord in a written notice to the tenant together with the amount due, if any, within thirty days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant, whichever is later.", "sources": ["https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c040.php"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "S.C. Code Ann. \u00a7 27-40-410(a)", "title": "South Carolina \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Vermont\n\n**Return deadline:** 14 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 14\n\n**What starts the clock:** from the date on which the landlord discovers that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit or the date the tenant vacated the dwelling unit\n\n**Second deadline, and when it applies:** 60 days, for seasonal occupancy of a unit not intended as a primary residence\n\n**Statute:** 9 V.S.A. \u00a7 4461(c)\n\n> A landlord shall return the security deposit along with a written statement itemizing any deductions to a tenant within 14 days from the date on which the landlord discovers that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit or the date the tenant vacated the dwelling unit, provided the landlord received notice from the tenant of that date. In the case of the seasonal occupancy and rental of a dwelling unit not intended as a primary residence, the security deposit and written statement shall be returned within 60 days.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "14", "deadline_trigger": "from the date on which the landlord discovers that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit or the date the tenant vacated the dwelling unit", "file": "vermont.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "vermont", "jurisdiction": "Vermont", "return_deadline": "14 days", "secondary_deadline": "60 days, for seasonal occupancy of a unit not intended as a primary residence", "source_quote": "A landlord shall return the security deposit along with a written statement itemizing any deductions to a tenant within 14 days from the date on which the landlord discovers that the tenant vacated or abandoned the dwelling unit or the date the tenant vacated the dwelling unit, provided the landlord received notice from the tenant of that date. In the case of the seasonal occupancy and rental of a dwelling unit not intended as a primary residence, the security deposit and written statement shall be returned within 60 days.", "sources": ["https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/137/04461"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "9 V.S.A. \u00a7 4461(c)", "title": "Vermont \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Virginia\n\n**Return deadline:** 45 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 45\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination date of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates the dwelling unit, whichever occurs last\n\n**Statute:** Va. Code Ann. \u00a7 55.1-1226(A)\n\n> The security deposit and any deductions, damages, and charges shall be itemized by the landlord in a written notice given to the tenant, together with any amount due to the tenant, within 45 days after the termination date of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates the dwelling unit, whichever occurs last.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "45", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination date of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates the dwelling unit, whichever occurs last", "file": "virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "virginia", "jurisdiction": "Virginia", "return_deadline": "45 days", "source_quote": "The security deposit and any deductions, damages, and charges shall be itemized by the landlord in a written notice given to the tenant, together with any amount due to the tenant, within 45 days after the termination date of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates the dwelling unit, whichever occurs last.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title55.1/chapter12/section55.1-1226/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Va. Code Ann. \u00a7 55.1-1226(A)", "title": "Virginia \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Washington\n\n**Return deadline:** 30 days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the premises\n\n**Statute:** Wash. Rev. Code \u00a7 59.18.280(1)(a)\n\n> Within 30 days after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the premises\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the premises", "file": "washington.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "washington", "jurisdiction": "Washington", "return_deadline": "30 days", "source_quote": "Within 30 days after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the premises", "sources": ["https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.18.280"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Wash. Rev. Code \u00a7 59.18.280(1)(a)", "title": "Washington \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false} {"asset": "security-deposit-return-deadlines-by-state", "body": "**State:** Wyoming\n\n**Return deadline:** thirty (30) days\n\n**Deadline in days:** 30\n\n**What starts the clock:** after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later\n\n**Statute:** Wyo. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 1-21-1208(a)\n\n> The balance of any deposit and prepaid rent and a written itemization of any deductions from the deposit together with reasons therefor, shall be delivered or mailed without interest to the renter within thirty (30) days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later.\n\nSource: \n", "deadline_days": "30", "deadline_trigger": "after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later", "file": "wyoming.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-26", "id": "wyoming", "jurisdiction": "Wyoming", "return_deadline": "thirty (30) days", "source_quote": "The balance of any deposit and prepaid rent and a written itemization of any deductions from the deposit together with reasons therefor, shall be delivered or mailed without interest to the renter within thirty (30) days after termination of the rental agreement or within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later.", "sources": ["https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-26", "statute_citation": "Wyo. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 1-21-1208(a)", "title": "Wyoming \u2014 Security deposit return deadlines by US state \u2014 the statutory clock a landlord has to return a tenant's deposit, quoted from the state statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}