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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
Connecticut security deposit cap is 2 months (1 month if tenant is 62+). Deposits must be returned in 21 days. Learn CT notice, habitability, and rent rules.
Delaware security deposit cap is 1 month for year-long leases. Deposits must be returned in 20 days. Learn DE 48-hour entry notice, 60-day termination, and tenant rights.
DC security deposit capped at 1 month (interest-bearing), 45-day return, 48-hour entry notice, 5% late-fee cap, and active rent control at 4.8% for 2025.
Florida has no security deposit cap. Deposits must be returned in 15 days (or claim notice within 30). Landlords must give 12 hours notice to enter.
Georgia caps security deposits at 2 months' rent (HB 404, July 2024) and requires return within 30 days. No statutory landlord entry notice; lease governs.
Hawaii caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires return within 14 days. Learn entry notice, lease termination rules, and tenant rights under HRS ch. 521.
Idaho has no security deposit cap and a 21-day return deadline. Learn entry notice rules, 30-day termination notice, and why repair-and-deduct is unavailable in Idaho.
Illinois security deposit rules, return deadlines, notice to enter, habitability rights, and rent control preemption explained for 2026.
Indiana security deposit rules, 45-day return deadline, notice to enter, habitability rights, and rent control preemption explained for 2026.
Iowa security deposit cap is 2 months' rent, returned in 30 days. Learn notice-to-enter, late-fee limits, repair-and-deduct, and tenant rights under Iowa Code 562A.
Kansas security deposit cap is 1 month (1.5 furnished, 0.5 pet add-on), returned in 30 days. Learn notice-to-enter, late-fee limits, and tenant rights under K.S.A. 58-2540.
Kentucky security deposit rules, return deadlines, landlord entry notice, and tenant rights under KURLTA (Louisville, Lexington, and adopting cities).
Compare security deposit caps, return deadlines, entry notice rules, and rent control status for all 50 states and DC. Updated for 2026.
Louisiana security deposit rules (30-day return), landlord entry consent requirement, 10-day month-to-month notice, and tenant rights under Civil Code arts. 2668-2729.
Maine landlord-tenant laws: 2-month deposit cap, 21-day return deadline, 4% late-fee limit, repair-and-deduct, and Portland rent control explained.
Maryland landlord-tenant laws: 1-month deposit cap, 45-day return, interest required, 24-hour entry notice (HB 1076 Oct 2025), 5% late-fee cap, local rent control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
North Carolina security deposit cap is 2 months' rent, return deadline 30-60 days. Learn notice-to-enter, late-fee limits, habitability rules, and rent-control preemption.
North Dakota security deposit cap is 1 month's rent, return deadline 30 days. Learn notice-to-enter rules, repair-and-deduct rights, and rent-control ban.
Ohio has no security deposit cap and a 30-day return deadline. Landlords must give 24 hours notice to enter. Rent control is preempted statewide.
Oklahoma has no deposit cap but requires an escrow account and a 45-day return deadline. Landlords must give 1 day notice to enter. Rent control is banned.
Oregon landlord-tenant laws: no deposit cap, 31-day return deadline, 24-hour entry notice, and a 2026 rent cap of 9.5% under SB 608.
Pennsylvania landlord-tenant laws: 2-month deposit cap year 1, 1 month after, 30-day return, 15-day notice to end month-to-month, and no rent control.
Rhode Island caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires return within 20 days. Learn entry notice rules, repair-and-deduct rights, and more.
South Carolina has no security deposit cap and requires return within 30 days. Learn entry notice rules, limited repair-and-deduct rights, and more.
South Dakota security deposit cap is 1 month's rent (2 with a pet). Landlords have 14 or 45 days to return it. 24-hour entry notice required. Full 2026 guide.
Tennessee has no security deposit cap. Landlords have 30 days to return deposits. URLTA applies in counties over 75,000. Repair-and-deduct for essential services. 2026 guide.
Texas security deposit rules, return deadline, landlord entry notice, repair-and-deduct rights, and statewide rent-control preemption explained for 2026.
Utah security deposit rules, 30-day return deadline, 24-hour entry notice, Fit Premises Act habitability rights, and statewide rent-control preemption for 2026.
Vermont has no deposit cap; landlords must return deposits within 14 days. Learn entry notice rules, month-to-month termination, repair-and-deduct, and more.
Virginia caps security deposits at 2 months rent and requires return in 45 days. Learn VRLTA entry notice rules, late-fee limits, rent control preemption, and more.
Washington security deposit rules, 30-day return deadline, 2-day entry notice, just-cause eviction, and the 2025 statewide rent cap (HB 1217). Updated 2026.
West Virginia security deposit rules, 60-day return deadline, no fixed entry notice requirement, no repair-and-deduct, and no rent control. Updated 2026.
Wisconsin has no deposit cap, a 21-day return deadline, and requires 12 hours notice to enter. Learn tenant rights, late fees, and habitability rules.
Wyoming has no deposit cap, a 30-day return deadline (15 days from new address), and no fixed notice-to-enter statute. Learn tenant rights and habitability rules.