A landlord can hold a rent check up to six months and still cash it. After that, it's a stale check and up to individual bank policy.

How long does it take an apartment to deposit a check?

You will get your security deposit back anywhere from 30 to 60 days after your lease is up and you've moved out of the apartment, depending on state laws.

Do landlords cash deposit checks?

Do security deposits get cashed? Landlords must place security deposits in designated accounts, so yes, security deposit checks get cashed. A landlord will do this to ensure that the damages caused to a unit will be covered even if the tenant bails on their contract.