How long a landlord has to return or itemize a security deposit after move-out. Not legal advice.
| State | Return / itemization deadline |
|---|---|
| CaliforniaCA | 21 days after move-out |
| TexasTX | 30 days after surrender, subject to forwarding-address rules |
| New YorkNY | 14 days after the tenant vacates |
| FloridaFL | 15 days for full return if no claim; 30 days to send notice of claim |
| WashingtonWA | 30 days after termination and vacation, or after learning of abandonment |
| OregonOR | 31 days after tenancy terminates and possession is delivered |
| IllinoisIL | Depends on local/state coverage; many residential rules use 30 or 45 day frameworks |
| New JerseyNJ | 30 days after lease termination in ordinary cases |
| PennsylvaniaPA | 30 days after surrender and tenant forwarding address |
| MassachusettsMA | 30 days after tenancy ends |
Source: state statutes, compiled by DepositDeduct — security deposit deadlines by state.