State-by-state move-in checklist

No more than one month's rent, except additional deposits for pets, changes to the premises, or increased liability risks.

Ala. Code § 35-9A-201(a) (Browser transcription) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and business address of the manager and of the owner (or the owner's agent for service and notices).

Ala. Code § 35-9A-202 (Browser transcription) · checked 2026-10-15

At least 2 days' notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times (posting a note on the main door counts), except emergencies, court orders, abandonment, or tenant-requested repairs.

Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 (Browser transcription) · checked 2026-10-15

Maximum 2 months' rent (does not apply when rent is over $2,000 a month). A pet deposit of up to 1 month's rent is allowed on top.

AS 34.03.070(a) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner (or the owner's agent for legal notices), and keep this information current. Deposit withholding terms must also be provided.

AS 34.03.080(a)–(b); 34.03.070(c) · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' notice before entry.

AS 34.03.140(c) · checked 2026-10-15

Security, including prepaid rent, may not exceed 1.5 months' rent (a tenant may voluntarily prepay more).

A.R.S. § 33-1321(A) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service, and tell the tenant the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available on the Department of Housing website. The purpose of any nonrefundable fee must be stated in writing.

A.R.S. §§ 33-1322(A)–(B), 33-1321(B) · checked 2026-10-15

At least two days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in emergencies or where impracticable. A tenant's maintenance request counts as permission to enter for that purpose.

A.R.S. § 33-1343 · checked 2026-10-15

No more than 2 months' rent (applies to landlords renting 6 or more units).

Ark. security-deposit law, as summarized by the Arkansas Attorney General · checked 2026-10-15

Arkansas's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (ch. 18-17) imposes no lease disclosure requirements (full chapter read). It mentions disclosure only in defining a manager who fails to disclose as a 'landlord.' Federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to pre-1978 housing.

Ark. Code ch. 18-17 · checked 2026-10-15

The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, repair, provide services, investigate lease violations or criminal activity, or show the unit. Ch. 18-17 sets no specific advance-notice period for entry.

A.C.A. § 18-17-602(a) · checked 2026-10-15

The landlord may not collect a security deposit of more than one month's rent in addition to the first month's rent. Some small landlords and service-member tenants fall under exceptions.

Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1) · checked 2026-10-15

The lease (or a written statement within 15 days for oral agreements) must give the name, phone and address of the manager and the owner or owner's agent, plus who receives rent, how, and in what form. The tenant gets a copy within 15 days (§ 1962). The landlord must also disclose: known former military ordnance sites within one mile (§ 1940.7), the pest-control notice if there is a periodic pest service contract (§ 1940.8), and shared gas or electric meters (§ 1940.9).

Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1962, 1940.7, 1940.8, 1940.9 · checked 2026-10-15

Written notice of the date, approximate time, and purpose of entry, and entry only during normal business hours (except in emergencies). 24 hours is presumed reasonable notice; if mailed, at least 6 days before.

Cal. Civ. Code § 1954(d) (Browser transcription) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than two months' rent.

C.R.S. § 38-12-102.5 (Colorado Legislative Council summary) · checked 2026-10-15

Before a lease is signed, the landlord must give a signed radon disclosure with the statutory bold warning and any known test results. A tenant must also receive a copy of a written lease.

C.R.S. §§ 38-12-803(2), 38-12-801(1) · checked 2026-10-15

When the landlord must enter to fix a habitability condition, it must give written notice at least 24 hours in advance, stating the date, time and estimated duration. The exception is conditions that imminently threaten life, health or safety, or ongoing serious damage. The tenant may reasonably decline the proposed time, and the landlord must offer an alternative. Bed-bug inspections require 48 hours' notice (§ 38-12-1004). Title 38 sets no general entry-notice rule outside these situations.

C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6); § 38-12-1004 · checked 2026-10-15

Maximum two months' rent; one month's rent if the tenant is 62 or older.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b) · checked 2026-10-15

On or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must give written notice of the name and address of the manager and of the person authorized to receive notices and service. Leases must also disclose whether there is an operative fire sprinkler system, and declarant landlords must disclose that the unit is in a common interest community.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-6(a), 47a-3f, 47a-3e · checked 2026-10-15

Reasonable written or oral notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(c) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than 1 month's rent for leases of 1 year or more, or month-to-month tenancies that have lasted 1 year or more (furnished units excepted).

25 Del. C. § 5514(a) · checked 2026-10-15

Every written lease must prominently disclose the names and business addresses of the owners (or their resident agents) and of anyone deemed a landlord. The tenant gets a free copy of the written lease; for oral agreements, the information on demand.

25 Del. C. § 5105 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 48 hours' notice (except for repairs the tenant requested); entry only between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

25 Del. C. § 5509(b) · checked 2026-10-15

A security deposit may not exceed the first full month's rent and may be charged only once.

14 DCMR § 308.2 · checked 2026-10-15

On a tenant's written request (once a year), the housing provider must disclose the rent increases of the past 3 years within 10 business days; applicants must also get a rent and building-status disclosure form. Statute text: "At the written request of a tenant not more than one time each calendar year, a housing provider shall, within 10 business days on a form provided by the Rent Administrator (or in another suitable format until a form is published), provide the amount of each increase in the amount of rent charged for the tenant’s rental unit during the preceding 3 years on which the current rent charged is based, including the basis for each increase and, if applicable, the identification of any substantially identical rental unit on which a vacancy increase was based" (D.C. Code § 42-3502.22(a)).

D.C. Code § 42-3502.22(a) · checked 2026-10-16

At least 48 hours' written notice (or shorter if the tenant agrees in writing), between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and not on Sundays or federal holidays, except emergencies.

D.C. Code § 42-3505.51 · checked 2026-10-15

Florida's landlord-tenant law (Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40–83.683), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no cap on security deposits; the lease terms control.

Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40–83.683) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the landlord or the person authorized to receive notices and demands.

Fla. Stat. § 83.50 · checked 2026-10-15

24 hours' notice to enter for repairs, entering between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Fla. Stat. § 83.53(2) · checked 2026-10-15

A landlord cannot require a security deposit of more than 2 months' rent.

Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (Dept. of Community Affairs) · checked 2026-10-15

Before signing a lease, the landlord must notify the prospective tenant in writing if the living space has flooded at least 3 times in the past 5 years. A landlord who fails to do so is liable for flood damage to the tenant's property during the lease. Landlords must also give the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 units.

Georgia DCA, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (rev. 8-29-24) · checked 2026-10-15

The lease sets when the landlord may enter. If the lease doesn't give a right of entry, the tenant can refuse except in emergencies. There is no statutory notice period.

Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (rev. 8-29-24) · checked 2026-10-15

Maximum 1 month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to 1 month's rent where pets are allowed.

HRS § 521-44(b) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the names and addresses of the managers and of the owner (or the owner's agent for service and notices), and keep this information current.

HRS § 521-43(a) · checked 2026-10-15

2 days' notice before entry.

HRS § 521-53(b) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Idaho's security deposit section governs refunds and deductions but sets no cap on the amount.

Idaho Code § 6-321 · checked 2026-10-16

Idaho's landlord-tenant statutes impose no general lease disclosure requirements (full chapters read). Any fee, including a late fee, must be reasonable. A fee may not exceed what the rental agreement states, and generally may not be charged if it is not in a written agreement. Federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to pre-1978 housing.

Idaho Code title 6 ch. 3; title 55 chs. 2-3 · checked 2026-10-16

The Idaho AG manual (July 2026) says the lease should set out when the landlord may enter. If the lease is silent, the landlord first should tell the tenant why entry is needed, and the parties can agree on a reasonable time and manner.

Idaho AG, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026) · checked 2026-10-16

No statewide limit. The Illinois Attorney General says deposits are usually one month's rent, but there is no legal limit on the amount (check local ordinances).

Illinois Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Rights and Laws · checked 2026-10-15

Every landlord must disclose in writing before signing if the unit is in a FEMA 100-year floodplain or has known flooding. That disclosure must also appear in the lease, signed by both parties. Lower-level units have added flooding disclosure rules. Starting January 1, 2027, for leases entered into after that date, all non-optional fees must appear on page 1 of the lease or the tenant does not owe them, and the landlord must disclose whether utilities are included in rent. That fee rule does not apply to owner-occupied buildings with 6 or fewer units.

765 ILCS 705/25, 705/35 · checked 2026-10-16

No maximum. Indiana's security deposit chapter governs return and deductions but sets no cap on the amount.

IC 32-31-3 · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the lease, the landlord must disclose in writing the names and addresses of an Indiana-resident manager and an Indiana-resident agent for service and notices.

IC 32-31-3-18 · checked 2026-10-15

Reasonable written or oral notice of intent to enter (no fixed hours in the statute), at reasonable times; no notice needed in an emergency.

IC 32-31-5-6(f), (g) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than 2 months' rent.

Iowa Code § 562A.12(1) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner (or the owner's agent for service and notices), and keep this information current.

Iowa Code § 562A.13 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' notice, and entry only at reasonable times (except emergencies).

Iowa Code § 562A.19(3) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than 1 month's rent (unfurnished); up to 1.5 months if furnished; plus up to half a month's rent extra for pets.

K.S.A. 58-2550(a) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner (or the owner's agent for service and notices), and keep this current.

K.S.A. 58-2551 · checked 2026-10-15

Entry is allowed at reasonable hours after reasonable notice (no fixed number of hours in the statute); no consent needed in an extreme hazard.

K.S.A. § 58-2557 · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum in the URLTA deposit section (it requires a separate account and move-in and move-out damage lists).

KRS 383.580 · checked 2026-10-15

Applies only in Kentucky cities and counties that have adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRS 383.500). Landlords must disclose in writing, by the start of the tenancy, the names and addresses of the manager and of an owner or authorized agent. Statute text: "A landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and address of: (a) The person authorized to manage the premises; and (b) An owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands" (KRS 383.585(1)).

KRS 383.585(1) · checked 2026-10-16

The landlord may enter to make repairs, provide maintenance or show the property, and should come at times convenient to the tenant.

Kentucky Attorney General, Rental Housing · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Louisiana's deposit statute requires return within one month and an itemized statement for any amount kept, but sets no cap on the amount.

La. R.S. 9:3251 · checked 2026-10-15

Louisiana's lease law (Civil Code arts. 2668-2729 and R.S. 9:3251-3261) imposes no general lease disclosure requirements; federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to pre-1978 housing (full text read).

La. C.C. arts. 2668-2729; La. R.S. 9:3251-3261 · checked 2026-10-15

Louisiana's lease law (Civil Code arts. 2668-2729 and R.S. 9:3251-3261) sets no notice requirement for landlord entry (full text read).

La. C.C. arts. 2668-2729; La. R.S. 9:3251-3261 · checked 2026-10-15

May not exceed 2 months' rent.

14 M.R.S. § 6032 · checked 2026-10-15

Landlords must disclose energy consumption information for tenant-paid utilities, provide radon testing results and disclosure, and give a total price disclosure statement covering rent plus mandatory fees, along with other listed disclosures.

14 M.R.S. §§ 6030-C, 6030-D, 6030-J · checked 2026-10-15

Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times; 24 hours is presumed reasonable.

14 M.R.S. § 6025 · checked 2026-10-15

For leases signed on or after Oct 1, 2024: no more than one month's rent, with limited exceptions (e.g., up to two months for certain utility-assistance tenants).

Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203 (DHCD FAQ) · checked 2026-10-15

Landlords offering 5 or more units must use a written lease. It must state the condition of the premises, each party's obligations for heat, gas, electricity, water and repairs, and include a deposit receipt with the § 8-203.1 notices.

Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 8-208(a), (c), 8-203.1 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' written notice for inspections or repairs. Entry only Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., except in emergencies (local rules may add more).

Md. Code, Real Prop. (DHCD Tenant Bill of Rights) · checked 2026-10-15

A security deposit of no more than the first month's rent. A landlord may also collect first and last month's rent and the cost of a new lock and key.

M.G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1) · checked 2026-10-15

Disclosures include a deposit receipt and a condition statement, a last-month's-rent receipt with notice of interest rights, and bank details for deposits within 30 days. A copy of the signed lease must be delivered within 30 days.

M.G.L. c. 186, §§ 15B(2)(b)–(c), (3)(a), 15D · checked 2026-10-15

A residential lease may let the landlord enter only to inspect, make repairs or show the unit; the landlord may also enter under a court order, if the unit appears abandoned, or in the last 30 days of the tenancy to inspect for damage. Statute text: "No lease relating to residential real property shall contain a provision that a lessor may, except to inspect the premises, to make repairs thereto or to show the same to a prospective tenant, purchaser, mortgagee or its agents, enter the premises before the termination date of such lease" (Mass. G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a)).

Mass. G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a) · checked 2026-10-16

Maximum 1.5 times the monthly rent.

MCL 554.602 (Michigan Legislature, A Practical Guide for Tenants & Landlords, rev. 3/2026) · checked 2026-10-15

Leases must include the Truth in Renting notice, in a prominent place and at least 12-point type. Leases with a security deposit must also include the landlord's name and address for notices and the tenant's duty to give a forwarding address within 4 days of moving out. Federal lead-based paint notice is also required.

MCL 554.631–554.641, 554.603 (MI Legislature Practical Guide) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Minnesota's deposit statute sets interest, return and withholding rules but no cap on the amount.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.178 · checked 2026-10-15

Before the tenancy starts, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the landlord or an agent for service, and post that notice on the premises. Landlords must also disclose outstanding inspection and condemnation orders.

Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.181, subd. 1–2; 504B.195 · checked 2026-10-15

A reasonable business purpose and at least 24 hours' notice, with a time or window, and entry only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless agreed otherwise. Exceptions apply for emergencies.

Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 · checked 2026-10-15

Mississippi's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ch. 89-8) sets no maximum security deposit (full chapter read).

Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8 (§ 89-8-21) · checked 2026-10-15

Ch. 89-8 imposes no specific landlord disclosure requirements (full chapter read).

Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8 · checked 2026-10-15

Ch. 89-8 sets no advance-notice requirement for landlord entry (full chapter read).

Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8 · checked 2026-10-15

No more than two months' rent.

RSMo § 535.300(1) · checked 2026-10-15

Missouri's landlord-tenant statutes (RSMo ch. 441 and 535) impose no lease disclosure requirements (full chapters read). RSMo § 442.606's methamphetamine disclosure applies only to sales and transfers of real property, not leases. Federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to pre-1978 housing.

RSMo ch. 441, 535; § 442.606 · checked 2026-10-15

Missouri's landlord-tenant statutes (RSMo ch. 441 and 535) set no notice requirement for landlord entry (full chapters read).

RSMo ch. 441, 535 · checked 2026-10-15

Montana's landlord-tenant law (MCA tit. 70, chs. 24 and 25, read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no maximum security deposit; the lease terms control.

MCA tit. 70, chs. 24 and 25 · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and the owner (or the owner's agent for service and notices).

MCA 70-24-301 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' notice, except in an emergency or where impracticable; entry only at reasonable times. Posting on the main entry door counts as notice.

MCA § 70-24-312(3) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than one month's periodic rent, plus a pet deposit of up to one-fourth of one month's rent.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(1) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner (or the owner's agent for service of process and notices), and keep this current.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose and the expected time window, except in an emergency.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423 · checked 2026-10-15

Deposit plus any surety bond (including last month's rent) may not exceed 3 months' periodic rent.

NRS 118A.242(1) · checked 2026-10-15

Written leases must cover term, rent (as a single all-in figure including mandatory fees), fees, deposits and refund conditions, late charges, entry rights, utilities, a signed condition inventory, and other listed items (118A.200). The landlord must disclose the names and addresses of the manager, an in-state agent and the owner, plus a local emergency phone number (118A.260). Any pending foreclosure must be disclosed to prospective tenants (118A.275).

NRS 118A.200, 118A.260, 118A.275 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times during normal business hours, except in emergencies or if the tenant expressly consents to shorter notice.

NRS 118A.330(3) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than 1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater.

RSA 540-A:6, I(a) · checked 2026-10-15

Before collecting any rental application or renewal fee, the landlord must disclose in writing the amount of the fee and any requirement for a satisfactory criminal background and credit check. The landlord must return any amount above actual cost to an applicant who is not rented to.

RSA 540-A:3, VIII · checked 2026-10-15

The landlord may not enter without the tenant's prior consent, except for emergency repairs or under a court order.

RSA 540-A:3, IV and V-d · checked 2026-10-15

No more than 1.5 times one month's rent. Any additional deposit collected each year may not exceed 10% of the current deposit.

N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 · checked 2026-10-15

Landlords should provide: the lead-paint pamphlet, the Truth in Renting statement (buildings of 3+ units, or 4+ if owner-occupied), flood zone notice, child window-guard notice, bed bug information, late-fee and dishonored-payment fee terms, and the domestic violence termination policy.

N.J.S.A. 46:8-44 to -46, 46:8-50, 46:8-9.6 to -9.7 (NJ DCA Truth in Renting) · checked 2026-10-15

In multiple dwellings (3+ units), tenants must allow access for inspection and maintenance on reasonable notice, normally one day; immediate access in emergencies. Other entry should be covered in the lease.

N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.2 (via NJ DCA Truth in Renting) · checked 2026-10-15

Leases under one year: no more than one month's rent. Annual leases: more is allowed, but the owner must pay the tenant annual interest on a deposit over one month's rent.

NMSA 1978, § 47-8-18(A) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the residency, the owner must disclose in writing the name, address and phone number of the manager and of an owner (or agent) authorized for service of process and notices, and must keep this current.

NMSA 1978, § 47-8-19 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose, date and estimated time frame (not needed for repairs within 7 days of the tenant's request, or emergencies).

NMSA 1978, § 47-8-24(A) · checked 2026-10-15

The deposit cannot exceed one month's rent. Narrow exceptions apply to seasonal units and some owner-occupied co-ops.

N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-108(1-a)(a) · checked 2026-10-15

Every initial lease, renewal and non-renewal or rent-increase notice must include the state Good Cause Eviction notice stating whether the unit is covered and, if not, why (RPL § 231-c). Landlords must give written rent receipts for cash and other non-personal-check payments, and for checks on written request. If rent hasn't been received within 5 days of the due date, the landlord must send the tenant a certified-mail notice. Failing to do so is a defense in a nonpayment eviction (RPL § 235-e).

N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 231-c, 235-e · checked 2026-10-15

Reasonable prior notice, at a reasonable time, with the tenant's consent, for routine or agreed repairs or services or as the lease allows. In emergencies (e.g., fire, water leak) the landlord may enter without notice. If the tenant unreasonably refuses, the landlord may seek a court order.

New York Attorney General, Residential Tenants' Rights Guide · checked 2026-10-15

Two weeks' rent for week-to-week tenancies, 1.5 months' rent for month-to-month, and 2 months' rent for terms longer than month-to-month.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-51(b) · checked 2026-10-15

Within 30 days after the lease begins, the landlord must tell the tenant the name and address of the bank holding the deposit, or the name of the bonding insurer (§ 42-50). A landlord who bills for water must notify tenants if it knows the water exceeds a contaminant limit (§ 42-42(a)(6)).

N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 42-50, 42-42(a)(6) · checked 2026-10-15

Entry rights come from the lease, and entry must be at reasonable times and on reasonable notice. If the lease doesn't address entry, the landlord has no right to enter during the term. There is no fixed statutory period.

N.C. Real Estate Commission, Questions and Answers on Renting Residential Real Estate · checked 2026-10-15

No more than one month's rent (up to two months in specified cases); a separate pet deposit is also allowed, with its own cap.

N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1 · checked 2026-10-15

The ND Attorney General says the lease must state whether there is a late fee, its amount, and when it is charged. The landlord must also give the tenant a detailed written statement of the property's condition before move-in.

ND Attorney General, Tenant Rights · checked 2026-10-15

Entry during reasonable hours; unless impractical the landlord must first notify the tenant and get consent for a time certain (consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice). No fixed hours in the statute.

N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 · checked 2026-10-15

Ohio's landlord-tenant law (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no cap on security deposits; the lease terms control.

Ohio Rev. Code ch. 5321 (§§ 5321.01–5321.20) · checked 2026-10-15

Every written lease must state the name and address of the owner and of the owner's agent, if any. For oral tenancies, the landlord must give this in writing at move-in. If the landlord doesn't, the tenant's notice requirements for repair remedies are waived.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.18 · checked 2026-10-15

Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency. 24 hours is presumed reasonable.

Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8) · checked 2026-10-15

Oklahoma's landlord-tenant law (Okla. Stat. tit. 41 (Landlord and Tenant), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no maximum security deposit; the lease terms control.

Okla. Stat. tit. 41 (Landlord and Tenant) · checked 2026-10-15

The lease must name the person and address for service and notices. At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the manager and owner (or owner's agent). If the landlord knows the premises flooded within the past 5 years, that must be disclosed in the lease.

Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §§ 116, 113a · checked 2026-10-15

At least 1 day's notice, entry at reasonable times only, except in emergencies or where notice is impracticable.

41 O.S. § 128 · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum amount. The governing section requires a receipt and listing in the lease and bars new or increased deposits in the first year (with exceptions), but sets no cap.

ORS 90.300 · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or the owner's agent for service. For premises with 4 or fewer units, the landlord must disclose any pending foreclosure, trustee's sale, forfeiture or tax-lien foreclosure before the lease is signed.

ORS 90.305(1); 90.310(1) · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' actual notice, and entry only at reasonable times (exceptions such as emergencies apply).

ORS 90.322(1)(f) · checked 2026-10-15

Up to 2 months' rent in the first lease year. From the second year on, and on renewal, no more than 1 month's rent.

68 P.S. § 250.511a (Landlord and Tenant Act § 511.1) · checked 2026-10-15

Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 imposes no general lease disclosure requirements (full act read). Federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to pre-1978 housing.

68 P.S. § 250.101 et seq. (Act of 1951, Section 101) · checked 2026-10-15

Tenants must give the landlord reasonable access for maintenance, repairs and showings, under the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. The Attorney General's guide does not state a fixed notice period.

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Consumer Guide to Tenant and Landlord Rights (v1.1, June 13, 2022) · checked 2026-10-15

No more than one month's periodic rent.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(a) · checked 2026-10-15

At or before the start of the tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name, address and number of the manager and owner (or owner's agent). The lease must list fees beyond rent next to the rent, state which utilities are included, and state any renters-insurance requirement (in writing if there is no lease).

R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-20, 34-18-15(a) · checked 2026-10-15

At least 2 days' notice except in an emergency or where impracticable; entry only at reasonable times.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26(c) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. The governing section regulates return and itemization of deposits but sets no cap on the amount.

S.C. Code § 27-40-410 · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the owner or of the owner's agent for service of process and notices.

S.C. Code § 27-40-420 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times (exceptions for emergencies and certain scheduled or tenant-requested services).

S.C. Code § 27-40-530 · checked 2026-10-15

No more than one month's rent unless a larger deposit is agreed because special conditions pose a danger to maintaining the premises.

SDCL § 43-32-6.1 · checked 2026-10-15

A landlord who actually knows that methamphetamine was previously manufactured on the premises must disclose that to the tenant or prospective tenant.

SDCL § 43-32-30 · checked 2026-10-15

Reasonable notice except in emergencies; 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable. The notice must give the date(s), a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way to reschedule.

SDCL § 43-32-32 · checked 2026-10-15

Tenn. Code ch. 66-28 (read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no maximum security deposit. (Applies in counties covered by the URLTA, those with more than 75,000 people.)

Tenn. Code Ann. ch. 66-28 · checked 2026-10-15

At or before move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service, plus a maintenance phone, email or online portal. The landlord must also state in writing that it does not provide fire or casualty insurance for the tenant's belongings, and must tell the tenant where the deposit account is held. (Applies in counties covered by the URLTA, those with more than 75,000 people.)

Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-302, 66-28-201(a), 66-28-301(h) · checked 2026-10-15

Tenants may not unreasonably refuse entry for inspection, repairs or showings, and emergency entry needs no consent. To show the unit to prospective tenants in the final 30 days, the lease must allow it and the landlord must give 24 hours' notice. Landlords may not abuse access to harass. No general advance-notice period. (Applies in counties covered by the URLTA, those with more than 75,000 people.)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-403 · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Texas's security deposit subchapter (Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.113) sets no cap on the amount.

Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.113 · checked 2026-10-15

Landlords must disclose the record owner's name and address and, if an off-site company manages the property, the management company's name and street address. Statute text: "A landlord shall disclose to a tenant, or to any government official or employee acting in an official capacity, according to this subchapter: (1) the name and either a street or post office box address of the holder of record title, according to the deed records in the county clerk's office, of the dwelling rented by the tenant or inquired about by the government official or employee acting in an official capacity; and (2) if an entity located off-site from the dwelling is primarily responsible for managing the dwelling, the name and street address of the management company" (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201(a)).

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201(a) · checked 2026-10-16

No Texas statute regulates landlord entry; entry is governed by the lease (which may or may not require notice), plus emergencies and repairs.

Texas State Law Library (no statute; lease governs) · checked 2026-10-15

Utah's Residential Renters' Deposits Act (ch. 57-17, read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no cap on deposits; the lease controls. Any non-refundable part must be stated in writing when the deposit is taken.

Utah Code ch. 57-17 (§§ 57-17-1 to -5); § 57-17-2 · checked 2026-10-15

Before taking an application fee, the owner must disclose in writing good-faith estimates of rent and fixed fees, the types of use-based fees, the availability date, screening criteria, and how to get money back. If the lease doesn't match the estimates, the prospective renter can demand a refund within 5 business days. At or before move-in, the owner must give the owner's or manager's contact information, a signed copy of the lease and any rules.

Utah Code § 57-22-4(3), (4), (7) · checked 2026-10-15

The owner must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, unless the rental agreement says otherwise.

Utah Code § 57-22-4(2) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Vermont's security deposit statute governs permitted deductions and the 14-day return, but sets no cap on the amount.

9 V.S.A. § 4461 · checked 2026-10-15

Before signing, the landlord must disclose in a separate written notice (state model form) whether any part of the premises is in a FEMA-mapped special flood hazard area.

9 V.S.A. § 4466 · checked 2026-10-15

At least 48 hours' notice for inspection, repairs, agreed services or showings.

9 V.S.A. § 4460 · checked 2026-10-15

Maximum two months' periodic rent.

Va. Code § 55.1-1226(A) · checked 2026-10-15

In the move-in inspection report, landlords must disclose whether there is visible mold in accessible areas of the unit. Statute text: "As part of the written report of the move-in inspection required by § 55.1-1214 , the landlord shall disclose whether there is any visible evidence of mold in areas readily accessible within the interior of the dwelling unit" (Va. Code § 55.1-1215).

Va. Code § 55.1-1215 · checked 2026-10-16

Notice of intent to enter, and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. At least 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance the tenant didn't request.

Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A)(4) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum amount. A deposit requires a written lease and a move-in condition checklist; on written request, tenants may pay deposits, nonrefundable fees and last month's rent in installments (3 monthly payments for terms of 3+ months).

RCW 59.18.260; RCW 59.18.610 · checked 2026-10-15

Under RCW 59.18.060, landlords must give tenants written fire-safety information when the lease is signed, including smoke-detector notice and, in multi-unit buildings, evacuation information. They must also provide Department of Health information on indoor mold. For leases entered into after Dec. 31, 2026, they must also disclose possible flood-hazard location, that the landlord's insurance does not cover the tenant's belongings, and where county hazard information is available.

RCW 59.18.060(12)-(14) · checked 2026-10-15

At least two days' written notice stating the date(s) and time window, and entry only at reasonable times. One day's notice is enough to show the unit to prospective buyers or tenants. No notice is needed in an emergency or if the unit is abandoned.

RCW 59.18.150(5)-(6) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. West Virginia's security deposit law (Article 6A) regulates return and deductions but sets no cap on the amount.

W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6A (§§ 37-6A-1 to -6) · checked 2026-10-15

West Virginia's landlord-tenant chapter (37-6) and deposit article (37-6A) impose no lease disclosure requirements (full text read). Federal lead-paint disclosure still applies to pre-1978 housing.

W. Va. Code ch. 37-6; art. 37-6A · checked 2026-10-15

The landlord may not enter rented housing without the tenant's consent or reasonable advance notice, unless emergency repairs require it. No fixed number of hours is stated.

West Virginia Attorney General, Renters' Rights: A Guide to Landlord-Tenant Law in West Virginia · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Wisconsin's security deposit rule covers check-in, return and withholding, but sets no cap on the amount.

Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06 · checked 2026-10-15

Before signing or taking any deposit, the landlord must disclose in writing: who collects rent and who manages the premises, plus an in-state owner or agent for legal papers (this does not apply to owner-occupied buildings of up to 4 units); known uncorrected code violations that seriously threaten health or safety, and listed habitability defects (water, heat, electricity, plumbing, sewage, structural hazards); and whether utilities are excluded from rent and how they are allocated.

Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.04 (per DATCP Landlord Tenant Guide) · checked 2026-10-15

At least 12 hours' advance notice and entry at reasonable times, only to inspect, repair, or show the unit, unless the tenant consents, there's an emergency, or entry is needed to protect the premises while the tenant is away.

Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(2) · checked 2026-10-15

No maximum. Wyoming's deposit sections require disclosure of nonrefundable portions and govern return, but set no cap.

W.S. §§ 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208 · checked 2026-10-15

The lease must state whether any part of the deposit is nonrefundable, and the tenant must get written notice of that when the deposit is taken.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207 · checked 2026-10-15

Wyoming's landlord-tenant law (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (Residential Rental Property Act), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no minimum notice period before landlord entry (it only bars tenants from unreasonably refusing entry for repairs, inspection or showings); the lease terms control.

Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (Residential Rental Property Act) · checked 2026-10-15