Verified state comparison
Security deposit return deadlines by state, source attached.
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Published timing records
8 states, 9 statutory scenarios
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| Jurisdiction | Scenario | Published timing | Scope and trigger | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA California | Return and itemization deadline | 21 calendar days | The statute sets a 21-calendar-day period after the tenant vacates for the itemized statement and any remaining security. | Official source ↗ § 1950.5(h)(1) |
| FL Florida | Return deadline when no claim is made | 15 days | When no claim is intended, the section sets a 15-day period after termination of the rental agreement for return of the deposit. | Official source ↗ § 83.49(3)(a) |
| FL Florida | Claim notice deadline | 30 days | When a claim is intended, the section sets a 30-day period after termination for written notice of the claim and its reason. | Official source ↗ § 83.49(3)(a) |
| NY New York | Return and itemization deadline | 14 days | Subdivision 1-a sets a 14-day period after the tenant vacates for an itemized statement and any remaining deposit. | Official source ↗ § 7-108(1-a)(e) |
| TX Texas | General return deadline | 30 days | Section 92.103 sets a 30-day period after the tenant surrenders the premises for the security-deposit refund. | Official source ↗ § 92.103(a), subject to § 92.107 |
| VA Virginia | Return and itemization deadline | 45 days | The section sets a 45-day period for the written itemization and any amount due, measured from termination or vacancy, whichever occurs last. | Official source ↗ § 55.1-1226(A), (E) |
| NC North Carolina | Return and accounting deadline | 30 days; final accounting up to 60 days | The section generally requires the written itemization and balance within 30 days after termination and delivery of possession; an undetermined claim permits an interim accounting by day 30 and final accounting within 60 days. | Official source ↗ § 42-52 |
| OH Ohio | Return and itemization deadline | 30 days | The section requires identified, itemized deductions and the amount due within 30 days after both termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession. | Official source ↗ § 5321.16(B)–(C) |
| WA Washington | Return and statement deadline | 30 days | The section sets 30 days after termination and vacation for the statement, required documentation, and refund; for abandonment, the period runs from when the landlord learns of it. | Official source ↗ RCW 59.18.280(1)(a) |
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