Your landlord kept your deposit? See what your state's law says, and get it back.
Answer 7 questions. See your landlord's legal deadline, what they must send you, the penalty your state sets, and get a demand letter that cites the law.
- Your answers stay on your phone
- Each rule read in the state's own law
- Free check. $19 letter, refunded within 30 days if it doesn't help
- Security deposit paid$1,800Texas: due within 30 days of move-out
- Carpet replacement (5 years old)$950Ask what was damaged, with proof
- Cleaning$250Ask for the receipt
- Refund sent$600
How it works
Answer 7 questions
Your state, move-out date, deposit, and what you got back.
See what the law says
The deadline, what the landlord must send, and the penalty in your state.
Send your letter
A demand letter that cites your state's law, ready to send.
Why you can trust it
It stays on your phone
Your answers are processed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
The law itself
Deadlines and penalties are read in each state's statute, on its official website, in November 2026.
A registered US company
DepositCheck is run by LIFEWORKS GROUP LLC, New Mexico Business ID 7715331.
Pay only if it helps
The check is free. The letter costs $19, with a full refund within 30 days.
Questions
Is the check really free?
Yes. You see the deadline, what the landlord must send and the penalty for free. You only pay $19 for the ready-to-send demand letter.
Which states are covered?
California, Texas, New York, Florida, Virginia, Washington and Arizona, each read in its own law. More states are coming.
What if the landlord still does not pay?
You can file in small claims court in the county of the rental, usually without a lawyer. Bring your letter, your photos and your receipts.
Is this legal advice?
No. DepositCheck shows what your state's law says and prepares a letter you send yourself.
Do you keep my information?
No. Your answers stay in your browser and are not sent to us.
Your deposit, checked in two minutes
Free, private, and on your phone. You decide what to send.