Mark Gill 
Wisconsin generally gives landlords 21 days to return a security deposit after the rental agreement ends. Learn the deadline, lawful deductions, itemized statements, and what to do if your deposit is not returned.
Massachusetts law generally requires a fired or laid-off employee to receive wages due on the last day of employment, while an employee who quits is generally paid on the next regular payday.
Oregon landlords generally have 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant gives back possession to return the unused security deposit and provide a written accounting of any amount withheld.
Tennessee small claims cases are generally handled in General Sessions Court, where the ordinary civil jurisdictional limit is $25,000. Learn what claims fit, where to file, and what to expect.
Indiana landlords generally have 45 days after the rental ends and possession is returned to send the tenant the security deposit balance and any required itemized deductions.
Florida does not have a general state law requiring every private employer to issue a final paycheck within a specific number of days after an employee quits or is fired. Instead, the timing of final wages is generally governed by the employer’s regular payday practices, applicable agreements, and federal wage law. That means a Florida … Read more
If you were fired in California, your employer generally must pay all wages due immediately at the time of termination. If you quit, the deadline depends on whether you gave at least 72 hours’ notice. California also treats accrued, unused vacation as wages that generally must be paid at separation. This guide explains California’s final … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 If you rent a home in Alabama and your landlord fails to make a repair that materially affects health or safety, Alabama law gives you specific rights. In qualifying situations, a tenant can give the landlord written notice and, if the problem is not remedied within the statutory period, may have … Read more
Learn how eviction works in Alabama, including notice periods for unpaid rent and lease violations, tenant rights, court steps, and what to do after receiving an eviction notice.
Learn how long Washington landlords have to return a security deposit, what they can deduct, what documentation is required, and what tenants can do if a deposit is not returned.
How Do You File a Small Claims Case in Virginia? If you are trying to recover money from someone in Virginia, you may be able to use the small claims division of the General District Court. Virginia small claims cases generally cover money claims of up to $5,000 and are designed for people to handle … Read more
How Long Does a Michigan Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit? Moving out can be stressful, especially when you are waiting for your security deposit. In Michigan, the key deadline is generally 30 days after your occupancy ends: a landlord must mail an itemized notice of claimed damage and the amount claimed, along with … Read more