Deposit receipt
Written proof that you paid your deposit.
Where do you rent?
The rule depends on your state and city. Pick your state to see the rule where you live.
Every place we cover
Alabama
We did not find an Alabama law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Arizona
We did not find an Arizona law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Boston
Your landlord must give you a receipt within 30 days naming the bank and the account number. If they do not, you can get your deposit back right away.
✓ Sources checked October 5, 2026
California
We did not find a California law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Delaware
We did not find a Delaware law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Hawaii
We did not find a Hawaii law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Illinois
We did not find an Illinois law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Iowa
We did not find an Iowa law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Kansas
We did not find a Kansas law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Louisiana
We did not find a Louisiana law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Missouri
We did not find a Missouri law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Montana
We did not find a Montana law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Nebraska
We did not find a Nebraska law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
New Jersey
We did not find a New Jersey law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
New Mexico
We did not find a New Mexico law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
New York
We did not find a New York law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
North Carolina
We did not find a North Carolina law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
North Dakota
We did not find a North Dakota law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Ohio
We did not find an Ohio law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Oklahoma
We did not find an Oklahoma law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
South Carolina
We did not find a South Carolina law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
South Dakota
We did not find a South Dakota law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Texas
We did not find a Texas law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Utah
We did not find an Utah law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Vermont
We did not find a Vermont law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Virginia
We did not find a Virginia law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
West Virginia
We did not find a West Virginia law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
Wyoming
We did not find a Wyoming law on this. Last checked October 6, 2026.
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