Security Deposits
All rules on collecting, holding, applying, and returning move-in funds.
Sub-categories
Deposit Limits (2 rules)
caps by state (e.g., CA AB 12 1-month cap effective July 2024)
Holding & Interest Requirements (2 rules)
escrow / trust account / interest-bearing requirements
Return Timeline (0 rules — coming soon)
days-to-return after move-out; itemization rules
Permitted Deductions (0 rules — coming soon)
what can be deducted; "ordinary wear and tear"
Last Month's Rent (0 rules — coming soon)
treatment as deposit vs. prepaid rent
Pet Deposits (0 rules — coming soon)
separate handling rules where applicable
Rules in this category (14)
Berkeley Mun. Code Chapter 13.76
Security deposits • Berkeley
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
L.A. Mun. Code ch. XV art. 1; ch. XVI art. 5
PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS • Los Angeles
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Entrance of premises prior to termination of lease; payments; receipts; interest; records; security deposits • Massachusetts
N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law
Avoidance of abuses in connection with rent security deposits • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Money deposited or advanced for use or rental of personal property; waiver void • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Money deposited or advanced for use or rental of real property; waiver void; administration expenses • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Landlord failing to turn over deposits made by tenants or licensees and to notify tenants or licensees thereof in certain cases • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Money deposited or advanced for certain installations; waiver void • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Deposits made by tenants of rent stabilized dwelling units • New York
N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law
Deposits made by tenants of non-rent stabilized dwelling units • New York
San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23
Security deposit • San Jose