In the state of Texas, can anyone tell me how long does an apartment landlord have to return a deposit ?

Question

Does anyone know the correct time limit the apartment complex has to get that back to the tenat?

Answer 1

§ 92.103. OBLIGATION TO REFUND. (a) Except as provided
by Section 92.107, the landlord shall refund a security deposit to
the tenant on or before the 30th day after the date the tenant
surrenders the premises.
(b) A requirement that a tenant give advance notice of
surrender as a condition for refunding the security deposit is
effective only if the requirement is underlined or is printed in
conspicuous bold print in the lease.
(c) The tenant's claim to the security deposit takes
priority over the claim of any creditor of the landlord, including a
trustee in bankruptcy.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3639, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 744, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.

Answer 2

Texas statute provides thirty days from the date the property was vacated to return any security deposit, OR to send the tenant a statement of charges against the security deposit, with any remaining security included.

Answer 3

Look up the fair housing agency of your state, and they should know the requirements. If the deposit is high enough, file the $100 at the court house for a small claims court. If it makes it that far ask for court cost plus a fair interest rate for the delay and your deposit.

Answer 4

read ur lease, sometimes the security must be givien within a certtain amount of days per the lease. we generally mail back the deposit 4-6 weeks after tenants vacate. some buildings do it different. ask ur landlord for their stipulations.