Security Deposit (Residential and Commercial Leases) State Law Survey

Summary

This Security Deposit State Law Survey sets forth the statutory provisions governing the amounts, collection, and return of security deposits in residential and commercial rental transactions in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The content under the heading "Relevant Statutes & Regulations" cites the relevant statute and/or regulation. The content under the heading "Limitations on Security Deposit Amounts" specifies any limit on the amount that a landlord may collect as security. The content under the heading "Time Limitations for Return of Security Deposit" specifies the time period in which the landlord must return the security deposit to the tenant. The content under "Tenant Recovery Right" specifies the penalty or punitive damages which a tenant may recover if the landlord fails to comply with the statute. No statute is denoted where a statute does not govern.