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A step-by-step, state-specific guide for getting your rental security deposit back — written for renters who are handling it themselves.
One downloadable PDF for $19.99. No appointment, no hourly billing, no waiting for a callback.
We publish general information, not legal advice, and we are not a law firm. If you need advice about your own situation, please consult a licensed attorney in your state.
How It Works
A self-help guide you can act on today — no appointment, no hourly billing, no waiting.
Answer a short questionnaire
Tell us your state, what happened with your deposit, and roughly how much is involved. It takes about two minutes and there is nothing to upload.
We assemble your guide
Your answers select the right state guide and pull together the rules, deadlines and dollar thresholds that apply where you live.
Download the PDF and work through it
You get an instant download: a step-by-step plan, a checklist of evidence to gather, and template letters you can adapt and send.
Our guides are general information written for a general audience. They are not legal advice and we are not a law firm — if you need advice about your own situation, please speak to a licensed attorney in your state.
States Covered
Deposit rules are set state by state, so each guide is written for one state only. We currently publish three.
California
Deposit cap, 21-day return rule, itemised statement requirements and small claims limits.
Texas
30-day return rule, bad-faith penalties, and the Justice Court route for smaller claims.
New York
14-day return rule, itemised statement requirements, and Housing Court vs small claims.
More states are in preparation. If your state is not listed yet, please do not buy a guide for a different state — the rules and deadlines will not match.
Pricing
One payment, one guide, yours to keep.
No subscription. No recurring charge. Not a service.
- A state-specific PDF guide, written for your state only
- The deposit rules and deadlines that apply to your situation
- A step-by-step action plan, in order
- A checklist of evidence to gather before you write anything
- Template letters you can adapt: a demand letter and a follow-up
- How to file in small claims court, including the filing fees
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This is a downloadable guide. It is general information, not legal advice, and buying it does not create an attorney–client relationship.
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Disclaimer: Deposit Guide is an independent digital publisher of self-help legal information. We are not a law firm, we are not attorneys, and we do not provide legal advice, legal representation or legal services of any kind. Our guides are general information written for a general audience and are not tailored to your circumstances. They are based on publicly available information and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney. Laws, deadlines and court procedures vary by state and change over time, so please verify anything you intend to act on.