Texas Security Deposit Law (2026): The 30-Day Rule, the 3x Penalty and How to Sue
Texas gives renters one of the more tenant-friendly deposit rules in the country, but only if you know how to trigger it. The law sets no ceiling on …
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California Security Deposit Law (2026): The New 1-Month Cap, 21-Day Rule and How to Get It Back
California rewrote its deposit rules with AB 12, and the change matters to every renter in the state. Your landlord now holds less of your money, must …
Georgia Security Deposit Law (2026): The New 2-Month Cap, 30-Day Rule and How to Get It Back
Your security deposit is often the largest sum you hand a landlord, and Georgia law is specific about how it must be held and when it comes back to …
Security Deposit Laws by State (2026): Deadlines, Caps and Penalties
Your security deposit is usually the largest sum you hand a landlord, and in the United States the rules for getting it back are set by your state, …