Security Deposit Deadline Checker

When does your landlord's time run out? Pick your state and move-out date. Deadlines verified against state statutes, July 2026.

Your state Your move-out date

If the deadline passed and you have nothing

Make sure your landlord has your forwarding address in writing — in several states the clock runs from when you provide it.
Send a written request first. Many landlords pay the moment a tenant shows they know the deadline.
Normal wear and tear — faded paint, small nail holes, worn carpet — is not deductible in any state.
If they ignore you, small claims court handles deposit cases every single week, no lawyer needed — check your limit with our free small claims lookup.