Answer a few questions about your move-out and LeaseClaim calculates the return deadline your state's statute sets out, the penalty multiplier it authorises, and the deductions a landlord may lawfully make — then writes a claim letter citing each statute it relies on. Covers California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
| State | Deposit return | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 days | 2x, needs a court finding |
| Texas | 30 days | 3x, automatic |
| Florida | 15 days or 30 days | no statutory multiplier |
| New York | 14 days | 2x, needs a court finding |
| Pennsylvania | 30 days | 2x, needs a court finding |
A multiplier listed in a statute is not always one you can collect on your own — several states only award enhanced damages once a court finds bad faith or willful conduct. Each state's page separates the two categories and links to the official statute text.
It does not give legal advice, file anything on your behalf, or predict how a judge will rule.
Every deadline, multiplier and deduction rule on this site carries a citation to the official state code and the date it was verified. Where official text and secondary summaries diverge, this site states both readings and explains which one the tool uses. Where a statute admits of more than one reading, it says so instead of presenting one interpretation as settled.