Landlord-Tenant Laws by State

A quick-reference guide to key landlord-tenant regulations across all 50 US states and Washington DC. Select a state to see security deposit rules, maintenance obligations, notice periods, and eviction timelines.

51
States + DC covered
5
With rent control
3-60
Day deposit return range
0-30
Day eviction notice range
AL
Alabama
Deposit return: 60 days after termination and possession
AK
Alaska
Deposit return: 14 days if tenant provides forwarding address; 30 days otherwise
AZ
Arizona
Deposit return: 14 business days
AR
Arkansas
Deposit return: 60 days
CA Rent Control
California
Deposit return: 21 days
CO
Colorado
Deposit return: 30 days
CT
Connecticut
Deposit return: 30 days
DE
Delaware
Deposit return: 20 days
DC Rent Control
District of Columbia
Deposit return: 45 days
FL
Florida
Deposit return: 15 days if no deductions; 30 days with itemized claim
GA
Georgia
Deposit return: 30 days
HI
Hawaii
Deposit return: 14 days
ID
Idaho
Deposit return: 21 days
IL
Illinois
Deposit return: 30 days
IN
Indiana
Deposit return: 45 days
IA
Iowa
Deposit return: 30 days
KS
Kansas
Deposit return: 30 days
KY
Kentucky
Deposit return: 30 days
LA
Louisiana
Deposit return: 30 days
ME
Maine
Deposit return: 30 days
MD
Maryland
Deposit return: 45 days
MA
Massachusetts
Deposit return: 30 days
MI
Michigan
Deposit return: 30 days
MN
Minnesota
Deposit return: 21 days
MS
Mississippi
Deposit return: 45 days
MO
Missouri
Deposit return: 30 days
MT
Montana
Deposit return: 30 days
NE
Nebraska
Deposit return: 14 days
NV
Nevada
Deposit return: 30 days
NH
New Hampshire
Deposit return: 30 days
NJ Rent Control
New Jersey
Deposit return: 30 days
NM
New Mexico
Deposit return: 30 days
NY Rent Control
New York
Deposit return: 14 days
NC
North Carolina
Deposit return: 30 days
ND
North Dakota
Deposit return: 30 days
OH
Ohio
Deposit return: 30 days
OK
Oklahoma
Deposit return: 45 days
OR Rent Control
Oregon
Deposit return: 31 days
PA
Pennsylvania
Deposit return: 30 days
RI
Rhode Island
Deposit return: 20 days
SC
South Carolina
Deposit return: 30 days
SD
South Dakota
Deposit return: 14 days
TN
Tennessee
Deposit return: 30 days
TX
Texas
Deposit return: 30 days
UT
Utah
Deposit return: 30 days
VT
Vermont
Deposit return: 14 days
VA
Virginia
Deposit return: 45 days
WA
Washington
Deposit return: 21 days
WV
West Virginia
Deposit return: 60 days
WI
Wisconsin
Deposit return: 21 days
WY
Wyoming
Deposit return: 30 days

Disclaimer: This guide is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently, and local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Always consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction for specific legal questions. Last reviewed: May 2026.

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