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Security Deposit Return Deadline Calculator
Every state has a legal deadline for your landlord to return your security deposit. Enter your state and move-out date — we'll calculate the exact date and tell you what happens if they miss it.
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Select your state and move-out date. Get your landlord's legal deadline in seconds.
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Get notified before your landlord's deadline passes so you can take action immediately.
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See exactly what penalties your landlord faces if they miss the deadline in your state.
Security deposit return deadlines by state
Deadlines range from 14 to 60 days depending on your state. Here are some of the most common:
California21 days
New York14 days
Texas30 days
Florida15-60 days
Illinois30-45 days
Pennsylvania30 days
Ohio30 days
Georgia30 days
What if the deadline passes?
- Many states let tenants recover 2-3x the deposit as penalties.
- You can send a demand letter citing the missed deadline and penalty statute.
- If the landlord still doesn't pay, small claims court is fast and affordable.
- Some states award attorney fees to tenants who win deposit cases.
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