Your deposit is being withheld

First — do this now

1. Find your move-in photos, the move-in checklist, and your lease.
2. Keep the deposit statement or itemization the landlord sent — or write down that none arrived, and when it was due.
3. Write down your move-out date and the day you returned the keys.
4. Keep every message about the deposit, including any promises made in person — write those down too.
5. Check the deadline your state gives landlords to return or itemize a deposit — missing it can change what they owe.

Build the record

Save your deposit receipt, move-in and move-out photos, cleaning receipts, and any letters about the deposit. Semptify stores these in your vault so you can show the condition of the unit and the payments you made.

Every step above works on paper or in your phone's camera today. These tools show how Semptify keeps the same record for you.

• See how timeline recording works Move-out date, key return, and the itemization deadline — in order.
• See how journal recording works The story of the deposit in dated entries.
• Know your rights Deposit deadlines and penalties differ by state.
• Find help near you Legal aid handles deposit claims routinely.

Know the facts

Minnesota law limits when a landlord can keep a security deposit and requires them to return it or provide an itemized statement within a set time. Check the current statute with Semptify's law library, and keep your lease, receipts, and move-out photos for your records.

Laws differ by state and situation. The law library has the referenced material, and legal aid can tell you how it applies to you.

If it goes further

If your landlord refuses to return a deposit that you believe is owed, do not accept a bad deduction without understanding it. Gather your documents and talk to a tenant advocate or attorney about your options.