Did your landlord keep your deposit?

In most states, landlords have a deadline to return your deposit or send an itemized deduction list. If they missed it, you may have a stronger claim to recover your money.

What you can do here

• Check your state's deadline in under 60 seconds• See whether the deadline may have passed• Generate a formal demand letter or dispute documents• Organize your evidence and next steps if court becomes necessary

Recovering $500–$2,000+ deposits — tools from $12.99

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Start your state flow

Select your state to check the deposit return deadline and see your next step.

State

1. Check your deadline

See how long your landlord had to return the deposit and whether that deadline may have passed.

2. Create your documents

Generate a demand letter, deduction response, or supporting documents based on your situation.

3. Prepare your next step

Organize your evidence and court prep materials if the landlord still does not return your money.

Important: DepositResolve is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by using this platform. DepositResolve provides self-help document preparation tools and general legal information based on information you provide. Laws vary by state, county, lease terms, and may change over time. You should verify legal information independently and consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation. Results are not guaranteed. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Service.