Legal Rights
Security Deposit Limits by State (2026): Caps and Return Deadlines
Every state's security deposit cap and return deadline in one table, statute-cited for 2026 — from 14-day refunds in New York to 60-day windows in Alabama.
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Every state's security deposit cap and return deadline in one table, statute-cited for 2026 — from 14-day refunds in New York to 60-day windows in Alabama.
Learn how tenant rights vary by state, what rules change most often, and how to find local information.