50-State Legal Database
Your Landlord Kept Your Deposit. Get It Back.
Tell us your state and move-out date. We show you which laws your landlord broke, then generate a demand letter citing the exact statute. Five minutes.
Check My Rights — FreeUnder [State] Code § [X], you are required to return my deposit within [Y] days.
Under [State] Code § [X], you are required to return my deposit within [Y] days.
How It Works
Three steps. Five minutes. Your money back.
Tell us what happened
Select your state and move-out date. We instantly calculate your landlord's legal deadline and whether they've already blown it.
We build your case
Enter each deduction. We flag the illegal ones, calculate penalty multipliers, and generate a demand letter citing the exact statute.
Your landlord pays up
Send the letter. Most landlords return the deposit once they see real statute citations and a court filing deadline. No lawyer needed.
Tools
Everything renters need. Nothing they don't.
Demand Letter
A state-specific demand letter that names each deduction, challenges it by statute, and gives your landlord 14 days to pay. Many landlords return the deposit once they're shown the specific statute and the filing deadline.
Full Case
Everything in the demand letter plus small claims filing guide, evidence checklist, and judge-ready summary packet.
Lease Review
Upload your lease. We flag unenforceable clauses and cite the state statute that makes each one void.
Small Claims Guide
Step-by-step filing instructions for your specific court, with pre-filled evidence summaries and timeline.
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What's in your letter
- Your state's specific statute citation
- Exact return deadline and penalty amount
- IRS depreciation analysis for claimed damages
- Small claims court filing details
- Professional formatting landlords take seriously
Protection
14 free tools. And a $19 demand letter when you need to fight back.
What you're probably losing each month
Know your rights in every state
Common questions
DepositHawk is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information and documents are for informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is created. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.