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New York caps security deposits at 1 month, requires return in 14 days, limits late fees to $50 or 5%, and allows rent stabilization in NYC and ETPA localities.
New Mexico caps security deposits at 1 month for leases under 1 year, requires return within 30 days, mandates 24-hour entry notice, and bans rent control statewide.
New Jersey security deposit cap is 1.5 months' rent, held in an interest-bearing account. 30-day return deadline. Anti-Eviction Act requires just cause. Full 2026 guide.
New Hampshire security deposit cap is 1 month's rent or $100. Landlords have 30 days to return deposits. Prior consent is required to enter. Full tenant rights guide.
Nevada security deposit cap is 3 months' rent; landlords have 30 days to return it. Landlords must give 24 hours notice to enter. Full 2026 guide.
Nebraska security deposit cap is 1 month's rent; landlords have 14 days to return it. Landlords must give 24 hours notice to enter. Full 2026 guide.
Montana has no deposit cap; return deadline is 10 days (no deductions) or 30 days. Landlords must give 24 hours' notice to enter. Repair-and-deduct available.
Missouri security deposit cap is 2 months' rent; return deadline is 30 days. Learn entry notice rules, repair-and-deduct limits, and rent control preemption.
Mississippi has no security deposit cap and requires return within 45 days. No repair-and-deduct remedy. Learn entry notice rules, late fees, and tenant rights.
Minnesota has no security deposit cap and requires return within 21 days. Landlords must give 24 hours notice and late fees are capped at 8%. Learn your rights.
Michigan security deposit cap is 1.5 months' rent, returned within 30 days. Reasonable notice to enter. Covenant of habitability in every lease. Rent control preempted statewide.
Massachusetts security deposit cap is 1 month's rent, must be returned in 30 days with interest. No late fee until 30 days overdue. Rent control banned statewide.