Rental deposit law often varies by state and/or city. Some states set legal limits on how much a landlord can charge for a deposit, while other states set no limits on maximum deposits. Similarly, the amount of time a landlord has to return a rental deposit also varies; in some locations a landlord may have thirty days to refund a deposit, though the time limit may be shorter or longer in other locations. In most cases a landlord must present a tenant with an itemized list of any deductions made to the rental deposit. Repair receipts or estimates may be required in order for deposit deductions to be legal. If a landlord violates the laws governing rental deposits in his area, for example by failing to return the deposit in the alloted amount of time or by making illegal deductions, a tenant may be able to sue the landlord for damages. Up to three times the amount may be collected in damages in some cases.