Your landlord kept your security deposit. We know your state's exact return deadline, which deductions are illegal, and we generate a demand letter citing the specific statutes they violated.
Select your state to see deposit return deadlines, penalty multipliers, and small claims limits.
We instantly calculate your state's return deadline and tell you whether it has already passed — which affects your penalty options.
Enter each deduction line by line. DepositHawk flags illegal charges (normal wear and tear, carpet age, pre-existing damage) and calculates the penalty multiplier.
Get a state-specific letter citing the exact statute your landlord violated, the full amount demanded including penalties, and a 14-day response deadline.
Every letter cites your state's exact statutes and calculates the full penalty amount.
Security deposit attorneys charge $150–$400/hour. Most cases settle after a demand letter. You don't need a lawyer — you need the right letter.
| Capability | DepositHawk $0–$49 | Attorney $150–400/hr | Do it yourself $0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State-specific law lookup | — | ||
| Statute citations in letter | — | ||
| Penalty multiplier calculation | — | ||
| Demand letter generation | — | ||
| Ready in minutes | — | — | |
| Small claims filing guide | — | ||
| Evidence checklist | — | ||
| Cost under $50 | — |
Every day past your state's filing deadline reduces what you can recover. The rights check takes 30 seconds.
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