Editorial policy
How we research and review legal content
This page explains how ReclaimDeposit researches state-law content, what the review dates on content pages mean, and how we keep legal-adjacent educational material aligned with the live product.
What we research
Our legal-content surfaces focus on security-deposit deadlines, notice rules, deduction standards, penalty rules, mailing requirements, and small-claims escalation basics for supported states.
What sources we use
We prioritize primary legal sources such as state statutes, official court or agency materials, and USPS documentation for mailing workflows. When we add explanatory copy, it stays anchored to those primary sources instead of unsourced summaries.
How verification dates work
The reviewed or last-verified date on a content page reflects when that page’s core legal source set was last checked against the underlying rule set used in the product. It is a freshness marker, not a promise that laws will never change after that date.
Review cadence for high-value pages
High-value public pages such as state-law pages, public templates, guides, comparison pages, and major educational articles are re-reviewed at least quarterly, and earlier whenever a material law change, product-flow change, or source correction affects the page.
How review works
Pages are reviewed by the ReclaimDeposit legal research or editorial team before publication or material updates. Review focuses on source alignment, plain-English accuracy, state-specific nuance, and whether the page still matches the live product flow.
How source refresh works
When a page is reviewed, we re-check the primary statute or official source set that supports the page, confirm that the live product still uses the same underlying rule logic, and update the visible review date if the page remains aligned after that refresh.
How product pages and legal pages stay aligned
When package promises, delivery workflows, refund rules, or state-law logic change, we update the commercial pages and the related documentation together so product claims do not drift away from what the software actually does.
What this page does not mean
A methodology page does not turn ReclaimDeposit into a law firm and does not replace legal advice. Content review improves transparency, but users still need to verify the facts of their own case and can consult a licensed attorney at any time.
Where to verify this in the product
ReclaimDeposit provides document preparation services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.
For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult a licensed attorney.
Need product or billing help? support@reclaimdeposit.com or visit the support page. We aim to respond within 1-2 business days.