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State-by-state rental cheat sheet

Compact clocks and caps from the same notes that power the generators. Click a state for every document. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes, and any city overlay, before anyone signs or is served.

Deposit columns are statewide caps and return clocks, not city add-ons.
Just-cause and rent-control flags are reminders to check local rules.
Assistance animals are not pets and cannot be charged a pet deposit.

State	Deposit capUsual statewide maximum security deposit, as a multiple of monthly rent. Some states set no cap. Small-landlord exceptions and city rules can differ.	ReturnHow long the landlord generally has after the tenancy ends to return unused deposit money or send an itemized list of deductions.	Pet depositWhether a pet deposit usually counts toward the security-deposit cap. Assistance animals are not pets and cannot be charged a pet deposit.	StatuteThe usual statewide deposit statute cited in the generators. Confirm the current text before you rely on it.	End MTMUsual written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. Longer occupancy or just-cause rules can require more.	EntryUsual advance notice before non-emergency entry. Emergency entry is separate.	Rent increaseUsual written notice before a rent increase takes effect. Local rent control can still cap the amount.	Pay-or-quitThe usual written deadline to pay rent or surrender the unit before a court eviction filing. “Varies” means the state does not set one uniform clock.	Cure-or-quitThe usual written deadline to fix a curable lease breach after notice.	Just causeWhether statewide or city rules require a listed reason to end many tenancies. This is a flag, not a city ordinance package.	Rent controlCities this site flags for extra rent or just-cause rules. Not a complete ordinance list.	DisclosuresStatewide disclosure items encoded for this state, including federal lead paint for pre-1978 housing.	ReviewedDate the state legal notes in these generators were last reviewed.
AlabamaAL	No statutory cap	60 days	No statewide cap	Ala. Code § 35-9A-201	30 days	2 days	30 days	7 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
AlaskaAK	2× rent	14 days	Counts toward cap	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070	30 days	24 hours	30 days	7 days	10 days	No statewide rule	None listed	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
ArizonaAZ	1.5× rent	14 days	Counts toward cap	A.R.S. § 33-1321	30 days	2 days	30 days	5 days	5 days	No statewide rule	None listed	5 listed · 4 required	2026-08-15
ArkansasAR	2× rent	60 days	Counts toward cap	Ark. Code Ann. § 18-16-305	1 rental period	Reasonable notice	1 rental period	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
CaliforniaCA	1× rent	21 days	Counts toward cap	Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 (AB 12, effective July 1, 2024)	30 or 60 days	24 hours	30 or 90 days	3 days	3 days	Statewide + cities	19 cities	8 listed · 4 required	2026-08-15
ColoradoCO	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-12-102.5, 38-12-103	21 days	Reasonable notice	60 days	10 days	10 days	No statewide rule	2 cities	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
ConnecticutCT	2× rent	21 days	Counts toward cap	Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21	1 rental period	24 hours	1 rental period	3 days	15 days	No statewide rule	None listed	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
DelawareDE	1× rent	20 days	Counts toward cap	Del. Code Ann. tit. 25, § 5514	60 days	48 hours	60 days	5 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
FloridaFL	No statutory cap	15 days	No statewide cap	Fla. Stat. § 83.49	15 days	12 hours	Follow the lease	3 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	5 listed · 3 required	2026-08-15
GeorgiaGA	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30.1, 44-7-30 to 44-7-35	60 or 30 days	Reasonable notice	60 or 30 days	Varies	Varies	No statewide rule	None listed	4 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
HawaiiHI	1× rent	14 days	Counts toward cap	Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44	45 or 28 days	2 days	45 or 28 days	5 days	10 days	No statewide rule	None listed	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
IdahoID	No statutory cap	21 days	No statewide cap	Idaho Code § 6-321	1 month	Reasonable notice	1 month	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
IllinoisIL	No statutory cap	45 days	No statewide cap	765 ILCS 710/1	30 days	Reasonable notice	30 days	5 days	10 days	Some cities	1 city	3 listed	2026-08-15
IndianaIN	No statutory cap	45 days	No statewide cap	Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12	1 month	Reasonable notice	1 month	10 days	10 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
IowaIA	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Iowa Code § 562A.12	30 days	24 hours	30 days	3 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
KansasKS	1× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2550	30 days	Reasonable notice	30 days	10 days	14 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
KentuckyKY	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580	30 days	2 days	30 days	7 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
LouisianaLA	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3251	10 days	Reasonable notice	10 days	5 days	5 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
MaineME	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Me. Stat. tit. 14, § 6032	30 days	24 hours	30 days	7 days	7 days	No statewide rule	1 city	1 listed	2026-08-15
MarylandMD	1× rent	45 days	Counts toward cap	Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-203	30 or 60 days	Reasonable notice	30 or 60 days	Varies	30 days	No statewide rule	1 city	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
MassachusettsMA	1× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B	1 rental period	Reasonable notice	1 rental period	14 days	7 days	No statewide rule	3 cities	3 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
MichiganMI	1.5× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.602	1 rental period	Reasonable notice	1 rental period	7 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
MinnesotaMN	No statutory cap	21 days	No statewide cap	Minn. Stat. § 504B.178	1 rental period	Reasonable notice	1 rental period	14 days	14 days	Some cities	3 cities	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
MississippiMS	No statutory cap	45 days	No statewide cap	Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21	30 days	Reasonable notice	30 days	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
MissouriMO	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300	1 month	Reasonable notice	1 month	Varies	10 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
MontanaMT	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-202	30 days	24 hours	30 days	3 days	14 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
NebraskaNE	1× rent	14 days	May be extra	Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416	30 days	1 day	30 days	7 days	14 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
NevadaNV	3× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242	30 days	24 hours	30 days	7 days	5 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
New HampshireNH	1× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:6	30 days	Reasonable notice	30 days	7 days	30 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
New JerseyNJ	1.5× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-21.2	1 month	Reasonable notice	1 month	Varies	30 days	Statewide	4 cities	3 listed · 2 required	2026-08-15
New MexicoNM	1× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-18	30 days	24 hours	30 days	3 days	7 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
New YorkNY	1× rent	14 days	Counts toward cap	N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108	30 / 60 / 90 days	Reasonable notice	30 / 60 / 90 days	14 days	10 days	Some cities	7 cities	3 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
North CarolinaNC	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-51	7 days	Reasonable notice	7 days	10 days	10 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
North DakotaND	1× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1	1 month	Reasonable notice	1 month	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
OhioOH	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.16	30 days	24 hours	30 days	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	3 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
OklahomaOK	No statutory cap	45 days	No statewide cap	Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115	30 days	1 day	30 days	5 days	15 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
OregonOR	No statutory cap	31 days	No statewide cap	Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.300	30 days	24 hours	90 days	10 days	14 days	Statewide	1 city	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
PennsylvaniaPA	2× rent	30 days	Counts toward cap	68 P.S. §§ 250.511a, 250.512	15 or 30 days	Reasonable notice	15 or 30 days	10 days	15 days	Some cities	1 city	3 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
Rhode IslandRI	1× rent	20 days	Counts toward cap	R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19	30 days	2 days	30 days	5 days	20 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
South CarolinaSC	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410	30 days	24 hours	30 days	5 days	14 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
South DakotaSD	1× rent	14 days	Counts toward cap	S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-24	1 rental period	Reasonable notice	1 rental period	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
TennesseeTN	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-301	30 days	24 hours	30 days	14 days	14 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
TexasTX	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.103, 92.104, 92.107	1 month	Reasonable notice	Follow the lease	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	7 listed · 6 required	2026-08-15
UtahUT	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Utah Code § 57-17-3	15 days	Reasonable notice	15 days	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
VermontVT	No statutory cap	14 days	No statewide cap	Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, § 4461	21 or 60 days	48 hours	21 or 60 days	14 days	30 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
VirginiaVA	2× rent	45 days	Counts toward cap	Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1226	30 days	24 hours	30 days	5 days	21 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
WashingtonWA	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.280	20 days	2 days	60 days	14 days	10 days	Statewide	2 cities	3 listed · 2 required	2026-08-15
West VirginiaWV	No statutory cap	60 days	No statewide cap	W. Va. Code § 37-6A-4	1 month	Reasonable notice	1 month	Varies	30 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15
WisconsinWI	No statutory cap	21 days	No statewide cap	Wis. Stat. § 704.28	28 days	12 hours	28 days	5 days	14 days	No statewide rule	None listed	2 listed · 1 required	2026-08-15
WyomingWY	No statutory cap	30 days	No statewide cap	Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-21-1208	1 rental period	Reasonable notice	1 rental period	3 days	3 days	No statewide rule	None listed	1 listed	2026-08-15

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