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Colorado security deposit cap is 1 month's rent since Jan 1, 2026 (HB 25-1249). Landlords must return deposits within 30 days. Late fees capped at $50 or 5%.
California security deposit cap is 1 month's rent (AB 12, July 2024). Landlords must return deposits within 21 days and give 24-hour written notice to enter.
Arkansas security deposit cap is 2 months' rent (6+ unit landlords only), returned within 60 days. Learn habitability, notice, and tenant rights under Act 1052.
Arizona security deposit cap is 1.5 months' rent, due back in 14 business days. Learn notice-to-enter, habitability, and rent rules under A.R.S. 33-1321.
Alaska security deposit limit is 2 months' rent, returned in 14 or 30 days. Landlords must give 24 hours' notice to enter. Repair-and-deduct available for essential services.
Alabama security deposit limit is 1 month's rent, returned within 60 days. Landlords must give 48 hours' notice to enter. Rent control is preempted statewide.
Compare divorce laws across all 50 states and DC: no-fault grounds, residency requirements, separation periods, community property vs. equitable distribution.
Wyoming divorce laws explained: irreconcilable differences, 60-day residency, 20-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and how to file in District Court.
Wisconsin divorce laws explained: no-fault only, 6-month residency, 120-day waiting period, community property rules, and how to file in Circuit Court.
West Virginia divorce: two no-fault grounds (irreconcilable differences by mutual consent, or 1-year separation). No mandatory waiting period. Equitable distribution state.
Washington divorce requires only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. No minimum residency, no separation period, but a mandatory 90-day waiting period applies.
Virginia no-fault divorce requires 1 year of separation (or 6 months with no minor children and a written agreement). No irreconcilable-differences ground. Learn residency, property division, and how to file.