The landlord must return your deposit — less any amount deducted for damages — within 30 days. If the lease is in writing, Texas law requires a landlord to provide the tenant with a copy of the lease within 3 business days of signing.The housing provider must refund your security deposit within thirty (30) days after the date you moved out of the unit and turned in your keys. The City of San Antonio's Neighborhood and Housing Services offers various resources and support for renters. Units that do not pass inspection within the guidelines stated above or within 30 days of the initial inspection will result in a Final Fail.