How long can your landlord hold your security deposit? NC state law reveals your landlord needs to hand over all or some of your deposit within 30 days. Author: Tanya Rivera Updated: 11:07 PM EDT May 25, 2021 GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's what you have to do to get services like water or electricity, you put down money. A security deposit is a common thing to have to pay when you get an apartment. When you're done with that business deal, when do you get your money back? 2WTK got an email this morning: I have moved out of my apartment but have not received my depos...