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An itemized deposit disposition statement with your state’s deadline, refund math, and required language handled for you. Free PDF, no account needed.
It varies from 14 to 60 days depending on the state, sometimes tied to when the tenant provides a forwarding address. Pick your state in the tool and it shows the exact deadline for your move-out date — and warns you if your statement is dated after it.
Unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and other charges the lease allows. No state permits deducting normal wear and tear — faded paint, worn carpet in traffic areas, small nail holes. Several states require receipts or estimates for repairs; keep them.
Penalties are serious in many states — forfeiting the right to withhold anything, or owing the tenant double or triple the deposit. If you can't finalize repair costs in time, many states let you send a good-faith estimate first; note it in the letter.
Some states and cities require interest on held deposits (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, DC, Chicago, and others). The tool has an interest field and the state panel notes when it applies.
No — it's a carefully drafted statement that applies published state rules (each state entry lists its statutes and review date). Check local ordinances or ask a local attorney for edge cases like abandoned property or disputed damage.