Security Deposits
All rules on collecting, holding, applying, and returning move-in funds.
Sub-categories
Deposit Limits (1 rule)
caps by state (e.g., CA AB 12 1-month cap effective July 2024)
Deposit Limits (10 rules)
caps by state (e.g., CA AB 12 1-month cap effective July 2024)
Holding & Interest Requirements (19 rules)
escrow / trust account / interest-bearing requirements
Return Timeline (25 rules)
days-to-return after move-out; itemization rules
Permitted Deductions (19 rules)
what can be deducted; "ordinary wear and tear"
Last Month's Rent (2 rules)
treatment as deposit vs. prepaid rent
Pet Deposits (2 rules)
separate handling rules where applicable
Rules in this category (321)
Ala. Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15
Conduct of Public or Private Sales. • Alabama
Ala. Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15
Disposition of Proceeds of Sale. • Alabama
Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100
Seizure of Crops Upon Abandonment of Premises. • Alabama
Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603
Security Deposits; Prepaid Rent. • Alabama
Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603
Limitation of Liability. • Alabama
Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603
Landlord Liens; Distraint for Rent. • Alabama
AS 34.03
Security deposits and prepaid rent • Alaska
AS 34.03
Landlord liens; distraint for rent abolished • Alaska
AS 34.03
Proof of certain property damage claims • Alaska
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code
Defraying costs of escrow services • Ann Arbor
A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq.
Security deposits • Arizona
A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq.
Landlord liens; distraint for rent • Arizona
A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq.
Security deposits • Arizona
A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq.
Landlord liens; distraint for rent abolished • Arizona
A.R.S. § 33-2101 et seq.
Security deposits • Arizona
17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220
Trust funds — Trust accounts • Arkansas
Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 20 Art. V Landlord-Tenant Code §§ 20-88 – 20-164
Receipt for deposits and rental payments • Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 20 Art. V Landlord-Tenant Code §§ 20-88 – 20-164
Limitation of liability • Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 20 Art. V Landlord-Tenant Code §§ 20-88 – 20-164
Security deposit • Benton Harbor
Berkeley Mun. Code Chapter 13.76
Security deposits • Berkeley
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 5-12
Security deposits • Chicago
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 5-12
Interest rate on security deposits • Chicago
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 5-12
Interest rate notification • Chicago
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Legislative declaration. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Security deposits - maximum amount - exception for post-closing occupancy agreements - rules. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Return of security deposit. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Security deposits - limitation on pet security deposit and rent - definition. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Security deposits - legal process. • Colorado
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a
Security deposits. • Connecticut
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a
Interest payable on security deposits of senior citizens and disabled persons in public housing. Payment of security deposit in installments. • Connecticut
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8
(Formerly Sec. 17b-802). Security deposit guarantee program. • Connecticut
Cook County, Ill., Code of Ords. §§ 42-30–42, 42-101–116
Security deposit • Cook County
25 Del. C. ch. 55
Security deposit • Delaware
25 Del. C. ch. 55
Surety bond • Delaware
25 Del. C. ch. 70
Security deposits; pet security deposits • Delaware
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq.
SECURITY DEPOSITS • District of Columbia
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq.
SECURITY DEPOSITS • District of Columbia
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq.
REPAYMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSITS TO TENANTS • District of Columbia
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq.
INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSIT ESCROW ACCOUNTS • District of Columbia
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq.
Civil cause of action. • District of Columbia
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq.
Security deposit. • District of Columbia
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5
SECURITY DEPOSITS AND PREPAID RENT • Evanston
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5
ESCROW OF DEPOSITS • Evanston
Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq.
Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant. • Florida
Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq.
Fee in lieu of security deposit. • Florida
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D
Foreclosure of lien, notice, etc. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D
Disposition of surplus proceeds. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D
Lien attaches to personalty in possession. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D
Fair housing law to apply. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521
Security deposits. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521
Tenant's right to refund of rent, etc., on termination; return of security deposit. • Hawaii
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 — Manufactured Home Residency Act
RELEASE OF OWNER’S INTEREST IN ABANDONED HOME. • Idaho
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 20 — Manufactured Home Residency Act
DEPOSITS — SECURITY. • Idaho
Idaho Code Title 55 ch. 27 — Floating Homes Residency Act
NOTICE TO OWNER. • Idaho
Idaho Code Title 6 ch. 3 — Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
SECURITY DEPOSITS. • Idaho
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 715
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Security Deposit Interest Act • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 710
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Security Deposit Return Act • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 710
Statement of damage • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 715
A lessor of residential real property, containing 25 or more units in either a single building or a complex of buildings located on contiguous parcels of real property, who receives a security deposit from a lessee to secure the payment of rent or compensation for damage to property shall pay interest to the lessee computed from the date of the deposit at a rate equal to the interest paid by the largest commercial bank, as measured by total assets, having its main banking premises in this State on minimum deposit passbook savings accounts as of December 31 of the calendar year immediately preceding the inception of the rental agreement on any deposit held by the lessor for more than 6 months • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 710
In the event of a sale, lease, transfer or other direct or indirect disposition of residential real property, other than to the holder of a lien interest in such property, by a lessor who has received a security deposit or prepaid rent from a lessee, the transferee of such property shall be liable to that lessee for any security deposit, including statutory interest, or prepaid rent which the lessee has paid to the transferor. Transferor shall remain jointly and severally liable with the transferee to the lessee for such security deposit or prepaid rent • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 710
Security deposit transfer. Notwithstanding Section 1.1, when a lessor transfers actual possession of a security deposit received from a lessee, including any statutory interest that has not been paid to a lessee, to a holder of the certificate of sale or deed issued pursuant to that certificate or, if no certificate or deed was issued, the purchaser of a foreclosed property under Article XV of the Code of Civil Procedure, the holder or purchaser shall be liable to a lessee for the transferred security deposit, including any statutory interest that has not been paid to the lessee, as provided in this Act. Within 21 days after the transfer of the security deposits and receipt of the name and address of any lessee who paid a deposit, the holder or purchaser shall post a written notice on the primary entrance of each dwelling unit at the property with respect to which the holder or purchaser has acquired actual possession of a security deposit. The written notice shall state that the holder or purchaser has acquired the security deposit paid by the lessee in connection with the lessee's rental of that dwelling unit • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742
Security deposit; Interest • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 715
The lessor shall, within 30 days after the end of each 12 month rental period, pay to the lessee any interest that has accumulated to an amount of $5 or more, by cash or credit to be applied to rent due, except when the lessee is in default under the terms of the lease. The lessor shall pay all interest that has accumulated and remains unpaid, regardless of the amount, upon termination of the tenancy. A lessor who willfully fails or refuses to pay the interest required by this Act shall, upon a finding by a circuit court that he has willfully failed or refused to pay, be liable for an amount equal to the amount of the security deposit, together with court costs and reasonable attorneys fees • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 715
This Act does not apply to any deposit made with respect to public housing • Illinois
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Return of deposits; deductions; liability • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Use of deposits • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Use of motor vehicle liens as security • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Notice of damages; refund of remaining deposits • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Remittance of full deposit • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Liability for withheld deposits • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Sale of property; liability for deposits; exceptions • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
"Security deposit" defined • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Lien on nonexempt property for expenses incurred by warehouseman or storage facility • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Sale of unclaimed property • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Condition of rental premises upon termination of occupancy • Indiana
Iowa Admin. Code r. 481—2015
Property management. • Iowa
Iowa Code ch. 562A
Rental deposits • Iowa
Iowa Code ch. 562B
Rental deposits • Iowa
Iowa Code ch. 570
Duration of lien • Iowa
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 et seq.
Security deposits. • Kansas
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 et seq.
Inventory of premises by landlord and tenant, when; copies. • Kansas
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 et seq.
Security deposits; amounts; retention; return; damages for noncompliance. • Kansas
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 et seq.
Conveyance by landlord or termination by manager; notice; no liability for subsequent events. • Kansas
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 et seq.
Lien or security interest in tenant's personal property unenforceable; distraint abolished, exception. • Kansas
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 324.111
Escrow account of broker -- Interest -- Audit -- Contract deposit release -- • Kentucky
King County, Wash., Code § 12.25 et seq.
Move in fees and security deposits - limits - exceptions - payments by tenants • King County
L.A. Mun. Code ch. XV art. 1; ch. XVI art. 5
PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS • Los Angeles
La. R.S.
Lessee's deposit to secure lease; retention by lessor; conveyance of leased premises; itemized statement by lessor • Louisiana
La. R.S.
Failure of lessor to comply; recovery of amounts by lessee; venue • Louisiana
La. R.S.
Costs and attorney's fees • Louisiana
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq.
Limit on initial amount paid by tenant • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Definitions • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Maximum security deposit • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Return of the security deposit • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Wrongful retention; damages • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Transfer of security deposit • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Exemptions • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Treatment of security deposit • Maine
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq.
Surety bonds • Maine
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq.
Definitions • Maine
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq.
Security deposits • Maine
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903
Maryland
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Entrance of premises prior to termination of lease; payments; receipts; interest; records; security deposits • Massachusetts
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Security deposit; amount. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Security deposit; notice. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Security deposit, disposition; bond. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Security deposit as property of tenant. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Security deposit; permissible uses. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Inventory checklists. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Itemized list of damages; check or money order; contents of notice of damages. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Effect of noncompliance with notice of damages requirement. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Response to notice of damages. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Action for damages; retention of security deposit; waiver. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Termination of landlord's interest; liability for security deposit. • Michigan
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Effective date and applicability of act. • Michigan
Mich. Admin. Code R. 125.2001 et seq. (Manufactured Housing subset)
Definitions. • Michigan
Mich. Admin. Code R. 125.2001 et seq. (Manufactured Housing subset)
Accounts and records; maintenance; inspections; retention. • Michigan
Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12
Security deposits • Minneapolis
Minn. Stat. § 504B
PRELEASE DEPOSIT. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS; WITHHOLDING SECURITY DEPOSITS; DAMAGES; LIMIT ON WITHHOLDING LAST MONTH'S RENT. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
INITIAL AND FINAL INSPECTION REQUIRED. • Minnesota
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535 et seq.
Security deposits, limitation — holding of security deposits, requirements — return of deposit or notice of damages, when — withholding deposit, when — tenant's right to damages — security deposit defined • Missouri
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101 et seq.
Transfer Of Premises Or Termination Of Management -- Relief From Liability • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
Definitions • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
Security Deposit -- Deductions Authorized Therefrom • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
List Of Damages And Refund -- Delivery To Departing Tenant • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
Failure To Provide List -- Forfeiture Of Deduction Rights • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
Wrongful Withholding Of Security Deposit -- Action • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
Failure Of Departing Tenant To Furnish New Address • Montana
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101 et seq.
Landlord To Furnish Statement Of Condition Of Premises At Beginning Of Lease • Montana
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq.
Security deposits; prepaid rent. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq.
Limitation of liability. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Rental deposit, defined. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Rental deposit; limitation. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Rental deposit; how handled. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Rental deposit; return; withholdings; considered abandoned property; when. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Rental deposit; failure to provide written statement; effect. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Termination of landlord's interest in park; deposit; how treated. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Landlord's successor in interest; rights and obligations. • Nebraska
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq.
Rental deposit; unlawful retention; damages. • Nebraska
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
“Normal wear” defined. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
“Security deposit” defined. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
Security deposit: Limitation on amount or value; surety bond in lieu of security deposit; duties and liability of landlord; damages; disputing itemized accounting of security deposit; prohibited provisions. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
Notice or transfer of security deposit or surety bond to tenant and successor in interest required upon transfer of dwelling unit. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
Receipts for security deposit, surety bond, rent and other payments. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
Landlord to establish policy for dwelling unit keys and background check of applicant for employment in position with access to keys; civil action. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118B
Deposits. • Nevada
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
Security Deposits. • New Hampshire
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A
Definitions. • New Hampshire
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A
Procedure. • New Hampshire
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A
Return of Security Deposit. • New Hampshire
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A
Remedies. • New Hampshire
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B
Security Deposit. • New Hampshire
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq.
Deductions from sale proceeds • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq.
Applicability of act • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Adoption of rules and regulations; mechanism for reporting violations • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Security deposits; investment, deposit, disposition • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Rules, regulations • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Grantees or assignees of leased real estate or reversions thereof; rights same as those of original lessors • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Procedure on conveyance of property • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Liability on transfer • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Return of deposit; displaced tenant; termination of lease; civil penalties, certain • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Limitation on amount of deposit • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Security deposits prior to effective date of act; date of compliance • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Small claims jurisdiction of actions on security deposits less than $5,000 • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Deposit recovery, certain; court action not required for tenant receiving financial assistance • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Enforcement of trust by civil action • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Statutory trust upon insolvency or bankruptcy of person receiving security deposit • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Unlawful diversion of trust funds; penalty • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Application of act • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Inapplicability of act to current proceedings, liabilities or penalties • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Tenants advised of list • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Lessees of real estate; rights against grantees of reversion • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Date of preparation; stipulation • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Jurisdiction of Superior Court; amounts under $3,000 • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Penalty for violation; recovery to municipalities • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Severability • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Definitions • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Original lease surrendered and new lease made; rights and duties under new lease • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Owners of multiple dwellings; duties to make tenant insurable • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Severability • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Short title • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Definitions • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Statement of legal rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords of rental dwelling units • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Statement; distribution and posting by landlords • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Violations of act; penalty • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Waiver of right to receive or refusal to accept statement; effect • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Judicial sale of leased interests • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Short title • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Complaint data maintenance • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Rules, regulations • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Existing lease agreements unaffected • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Termination of certain residential leases due to disability • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Rules, regulations • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Short title • New Jersey
NMAC 16.61.24
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TRUST AND CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS • New Mexico
NMAC 16.61.24
REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS TO OWNERS • New Mexico
NMSA 47-10 — Mobile Home Park Act
Security deposits. • New Mexico
NMSA 47-8 — Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act
Deposits. • New Mexico
NMSA 47-8 — Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act
Personal property and security deposit of deceased resident; contact person. • New Mexico
N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law
Avoidance of abuses in connection with rent security deposits • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Money deposited or advanced for use or rental of personal property; waiver void • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Money deposited or advanced for use or rental of real property; waiver void; administration expenses • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Landlord failing to turn over deposits made by tenants or licensees and to notify tenants or licensees thereof in certain cases • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Money deposited or advanced for certain installations; waiver void • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Deposits made by tenants of rent stabilized dwelling units • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Deposits made by tenants of non-rent stabilized dwelling units • New York
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Deposits from the tenant. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Permitted uses of the deposit. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Landlord's obligations. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Transfer of dwelling units. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Remedies. • North Carolina
N.D.C.C. §§ 23-10-01 through 23-10-14
Mobile home security deposit. • North Dakota
N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42
Real property and dwelling security deposits - Limitations and requirements. • North Dakota
N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42
Fraudulent misrepresentations - Receipt of security deposit. • North Dakota
N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42
Abandoned property - Disposal by lessor. • North Dakota
Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4781.36–4781.52
Security deposit. • Ohio
Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321
Procedures for security deposits. • Ohio
41 O.S. § 101 et seq.
Damage or Security Deposits • Oklahoma
41 O.S. § 101 et seq.
Removal of Rented Furniture - Procedure • Oklahoma
Okla. Admin. Code § 605
Duty to account; broker • Oklahoma
ORS § 90
Tenancy deposit to secure rental agreement; limitations; tenant rejection; remedy. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Security deposits; prepaid rent. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Application of security deposit or prepaid rent after notice of foreclosure; termination of fixed term tenancy after notice. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Enforceability of landlord liens; distraint for rent abolished. • Oregon
68 P.S.
Exemption of Property on Premises Under Lease or Sale Contract Subject to a Security Interest • Pennsylvania
68 P.S.
Escrow Funds Limited • Pennsylvania
68 P.S.
Interest on Escrow Funds Held More Than Two Years • Pennsylvania
68 P.S.
Bond in Lieu of Escrowing • Pennsylvania
68 P.S.
Recovery of Improperly Held Escrow Funds • Pennsylvania
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 31-44
Security deposits • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18
Security deposits • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18
Landlord liens — Distraint for rent abolished • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 34-18.1
Recovery of prepaid rent on termination of tenancy • Rhode Island
San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23
Security deposit • San Jose
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39
Validity of payment of rent for period longer than twelve months • South Carolina
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40
Security deposits; prepaid rent • South Carolina
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40
Limitation of liability • South Carolina
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47
Security deposit • South Carolina
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 40, ch. 57
Trust accounts; disputes; records • South Carolina
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8
Security deposits • Syracuse
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 54.041–54.048, 54.901
EXEMPTIONS. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 54.041–54.048, 54.901
SALE OF PROPERTY. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SECURITY DEPOSIT OF DECEASED TENANT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
SECURITY DEPOSIT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
OBLIGATION TO REFUND. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
CONDITIONS FOR RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT OR RENT PREPAYMENT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
PRESUMPTION OF REFUND OR ACCOUNTING. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
CESSATION OF OWNER'S INTEREST. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
RECORDS. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
TENANT'S FORWARDING ADDRESS. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
LIABILITY FOR WITHHOLDING LAST MONTH'S RENT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
LIABILITY OF LANDLORD. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
LEASE WITHOUT SECURITY DEPOSIT; REQUIRED NOTICE. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
FEE IN LIEU OF SECURITY DEPOSIT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
REKEYING OR CHANGE OF SECURITY DEVICES. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
SECURITY DEPOSIT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
SECURITY DEPOSIT PERMITTED. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
OBLIGATION TO REFUND. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
CONDITIONS FOR RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT OR RENT PREPAYMENT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
CESSATION OF OWNER'S INTEREST. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
TENANT'S FORWARDING ADDRESS. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
LIABILITY FOR WITHHOLDING LAST MONTH'S RENT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303
LIABILITY OF LANDLORD. • Texas
12 U.S.C.
Civil money penalties against multifamily mortgagors • United States
29 CFR Part 3
§ 3.8 Action by the Secretary of Labor upon applications. • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Key Regulations • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Collection of the Security Deposit • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Security Deposits for Tenants Transferring to Another Unit • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Interest Earned on the Security Deposit • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Refunding and Use of the Security Deposit • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Pet Deposits • United States
24 CFR Part 891
§ 891.435 Security deposits. • United States
Utah Code Ann. § 38-3 et seq.
Preference of lessor's lien over other liens and claims -- Exceptions -- Limit. • Utah
Utah Code Ann. § 57-17 et seq.
Return or explanation of retainage upon termination of tenancy. • Utah
Utah Code Ann. § 57-17 et seq.
Non-refundable deposit -- Written notice required. • Utah
Utah Code Ann. § 57-17 et seq.
Deductions from deposit -- Written itemization -- Time for return. • Utah
Utah Code Ann. § 57-17 et seq.
Failure to return deposit or prepaid rent or to give required notice -- Recovery of deposit, penalty, costs, and attorney fees. • Utah
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
Security deposits • Vermont
CVR 11-020-001
CHARGES AND FEES • Vermont
10 V.S.A. ch. 153
Security deposits • Vermont
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Prepaid rent; maintenance of escrow account. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Transfer of deposits upon purchase. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Inspection of dwelling unit; report. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Security deposits. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Tenant to surrender possession of dwelling unit. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1300 et seq.
Term of rental agreement; fee disclosure statement; renewal; security deposits. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1300 et seq.
Transfer of deposits upon purchase. • Virginia
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord -- Written checklist required. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Deposit by landlord in trust account -- Receipt -- Remedies under foreclosure -- Claims. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Statement and notice of basis for retention -- Remedies for landlord's failure to make refund -- Exception. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Security deposit -- Landlord waiver, disclosure form -- Fee in lieu -- Claims for losses -- Judicial action, collection activity -- Violation. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq.
Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq.
Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Deposit by landlord in trust account -- Receipt -- Claims. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq.
Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Statement and notice of basis for retention. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq.
Legislative findings. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq.
Program established -- Grants -- Eligible participants. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq.
Contracts required -- Terms. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq.
Authority of grant recipients. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq.
Sources of funds. • Washington
W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 et seq.
Definitions. • West Virginia
W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 et seq.
Security deposits. • West Virginia
W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 et seq.
Maintenance of records by landlord. • West Virginia
W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 et seq.
Landlord's noncompliance. • West Virginia
W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 et seq.
Application and effective date of this article. • West Virginia
Wis. Stat.
Withholding from and return of security deposits. • Wisconsin
Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 134
Security deposits. • Wisconsin
Wyo. Real Estate Comm'n R. ch. 5
Brokers’ trust or escrow accounts • Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 through 1-21-1403
Required notice of nonrefundable deposit. • Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 through 1-21-1403
Deductions from deposit; written itemization; time limits; failure to give notice; recovery by renter; utilities deposit; penalty. • Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 through 1-21-1403
Holder of owner's interest bound by provisions. • Wyoming
Wyo. Real Estate Comm'n R. ch. 5
Audits • Wyoming