Instantly check your state's deposit law, see the maximum penalty your landlord could owe, and create a demand letter citing your state's statute in under 3 minutes.
Pick your state and move-out date. We apply your state's statutory return period.
We calculate the maximum statutory damages your state allows when landlords miss the deadline.
Download your official state specific deposit demand letter ready to print and mail.
Return deadlines, statute citations, and late-return penalties for every state and Washington, D.C.
No. SecurityDepositHub is a self-help tool that summarizes state statutes and generates a letter from your inputs. Laws change and facts matter, so consider consulting a licensed attorney or local tenant rights organization for your situation.
Not necessarily. The penalty shown is the maximum your state's statute allows. Most states require a court to find the landlord acted in bad faith or willfully before awarding it.
Print it, sign it, and send it by certified mail with return receipt so you have proof of delivery. Keep a copy. If your landlord doesn't respond, the letter is useful evidence in small claims court.
In most states the clock starts when the tenancy ends and you return possession. Some states also require you to provide a forwarding address first. Check the notes shown with your results.