All Legal Rights Guides

State-by-state guides to your rights as a tenant, employee, and consumer — written in plain English, every law cited.

• Montana Security Deposit Laws: No Cap, But Fast Refunds Required

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  Montana landlords must return deposits within 30 days with an itemized statement. Learn the refund timeline and deduction rules under the Montana Security Deposit Act.

• Nebraska Security Deposit Laws: One-Month Cap with 14-Day Return

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  Nebraska landlords can hold one month's rent (plus a pet deposit) and must return deposits within 14 days with itemized deductions. Learn remedies under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416.

• Nevada Security Deposit Laws: 3-Month Cap and Tenant Walkthrough Right

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  Nevada landlords can collect up to 3 months rent and must return deposits within 30 days. Learn what deductions are allowed under NRS 118A.240.

• New Hampshire Security Deposit Laws: 1-Month Cap, Escrow Required, 30-Day Return

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  New Hampshire landlords must hold deposits in escrow and return within 30 days with an itemized statement. Learn the 1-month cap and escrow requirements under RSA 540-A.

• New Jersey Security Deposit Laws: The Interest Requirement

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  New Jersey landlords must hold deposits in escrow and pay annual interest. Learn your rights under N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 through 46:8-26.

• New Mexico Security Deposit Laws: 1-Month Cap (Leases Under 1 Year) with Penalties

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  New Mexico landlords can hold 1 month rent (short-term leases) and must return within 30 days with deductions. Learn tenant remedies under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-18.

• New York Security Deposit Laws: 1 Month Limit and 14-Day Return Rule

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  New York caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires return within 14 days. Learn your rights under New York's Tenant Protection Act and General Obligations Law § 7-108.

• North Carolina Security Deposit Laws: The Trust Account Rule

  Updated: 21 Sep, 2026

  North Carolina landlords must hold deposits in a trust account and return them within 30 days. Learn your rights under N.C.G.S. § 42-50.