Security deposit deadline calculator
Enter your state and the date the tenant returned possession. We'll compute the exact deadline to send the itemized statement — with the statutory citation.
Why the deadline matters
Missing the deposit-return deadline is one of the most expensive mistakes a landlord can make. In many states it triggers automatic forfeiture — you lose the right to withhold any portion of the deposit, even for clearly legitimate damage — and sometimes additional penalties (double or treble damages plus attorney fees).
Need the letter itself?
MoveOutGuard generates a state-specific deduction letter with this deadline and citation baked in — from your receipts and photos, in minutes.
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