Fair Housing Act: Federal law ensuring non-discriminatory practices in housing-related transactions, including security deposit handling
State Security Deposit Maximum Limits: State-specific laws that regulate the maximum amount that can be collected as a security deposit
Security Deposit Return Timeframe: State-specific requirements for the timeline within which landlords must return security deposits (typically 14-60 days)
Itemization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding how deductions must be detailed and documented in the security deposit itemization
Interest Payment Requirements: State-specific rules about whether landlords must pay interest on held security deposits
Notice Requirements: State-specific rules about how and when tenants must be notified of security deposit deductions
Wear and Tear Definition: State-specific legal definitions distinguishing normal wear and tear from damage that can be deducted
Damage Documentation Requirements: State-specific rules about how property damage must be documented (photos, receipts, estimates)
Allowable Deductions: State-specific regulations defining what types of charges can legally be deducted from security deposits
Move-out Inspection Requirements: State-specific rules regarding final inspection procedures and tenant rights to be present
Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific consumer protection regulations affecting security deposit handling and documentation
Receipt Requirements: State-specific rules about providing receipts or estimates for repairs/cleaning deducted from deposits
Evidence Requirements: State-specific rules about what forms of evidence (photos, videos, written documentation) are required for deductions
