Forwarding address
The address you give your landlord after moving out so the deposit and itemized list can reach you.
Give your forwarding address in writing, and keep a copy. In some states the landlord’s duties, or your right to penalties, depend on it.
Forwarding address by state
| State | Rule | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Landlord need not refund or itemize until you give it in writing, but you do not forfeit the deposit | §92.107 |
| Ohio | Must be in writing; without it, no damages or attorney’s fees | §5321.16(B) |
| Michigan | In writing within 4 days after moving out | MCL 554.611 |
Common questions
Q. What if I never give a forwarding address?
A. In Texas you do not lose the deposit merely for failing to give one (§92.107(b)), and in Michigan failure relieves the landlord of the notice of damages but does not prejudice your later claim for the deposit (MCL 554.611). In Ohio you lose the right to damages and attorney’s fees under §5321.16(C).
Definitions and rules come from each state’s official statute text. This is general information, not legal advice. All terms