Compliance Resource

Security deposit laws by state

Every state has different rules for security deposits. We've compiled the essential information property managers need to stay compliant—maximum amounts, return deadlines, interest requirements, and more.

50 States Covered
14-60 Days to Return (varies)
1-3x Monthly Rent (max deposit)
14 States Require Interest
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Alabama

AL
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 60 days
Interest Required No

Alaska

AK
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required No

Arizona

AZ
Max Deposit 1.5 months
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required No

Arkansas

AR
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 60 days
Interest Required No

California

CA
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 21 days
Interest Required No

Colorado

CO
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Connecticut

CT
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

Delaware

DE
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 20 days
Interest Required No

District of Columbia

DC
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 45 days
Interest Required Yes

Florida

FL
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 15-60 days
Interest Required Yes

Georgia

GA
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Hawaii

HI
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required No

Idaho

ID
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 21 days
Interest Required No

Illinois

IL
Max Deposit 1.5 months
Return Deadline 30-45 days
Interest Required Yes

Indiana

IN
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 45 days
Interest Required No

Iowa

IA
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

Kansas

KS
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Kentucky

KY
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30-60 days
Interest Required No

Louisiana

LA
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Maine

ME
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Maryland

MD
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 45 days
Interest Required Yes

Massachusetts

MA
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

Michigan

MI
Max Deposit 1.5 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Minnesota

MN
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 21 days
Interest Required Yes

Mississippi

MS
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 45 days
Interest Required No

Missouri

MO
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Montana

MT
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Nebraska

NE
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required No

Nevada

NV
Max Deposit 3 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

New Hampshire

NH
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

New Jersey

NJ
Max Deposit 1.5 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

New Mexico

NM
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

New York

NY
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required Yes

North Carolina

NC
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

North Dakota

ND
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

Ohio

OH
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

Oklahoma

OK
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 45 days
Interest Required No

Oregon

OR
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 31 days
Interest Required No

Pennsylvania

PA
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required Yes

Rhode Island

RI
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 20 days
Interest Required No

South Carolina

SC
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

South Dakota

SD
Max Deposit 1 month
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required No

Tennessee

TN
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Texas

TX
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Utah

UT
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Vermont

VT
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 14 days
Interest Required No

Virginia

VA
Max Deposit 2 months
Return Deadline 45 days
Interest Required Yes

Washington

WA
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 21 days
Interest Required No

West Virginia

WV
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 60 days
Interest Required No

Wisconsin

WI
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 21 days
Interest Required No

Wyoming

WY
Max Deposit No limit
Return Deadline 30 days
Interest Required No

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and should not be considered legal advice. Laws change frequently, and local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Always consult with a qualified attorney or your local housing authority for guidance specific to your situation.

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