State rules change the deadlines, notice requirements, and small claims limits that matter in a dispute. Use this directory to find the right guide before you send your demand letter.
What you get in each state guide
Every state page highlights timelines, filing limits, and common disputes so you can send a demand letter that fits local rules.
- Small claims limits and deadlines
- Key consumer and tenant protections
- Category-specific demand letter tips
What to do after you send the letter
Track delivery, keep a written log of responses, and be ready to file if the other side ignores your deadline.
All States
Alabama
Small claims cap: $6,000
Alaska
Small claims cap: $10,000
Arizona
Small claims cap: $3,500
Arkansas
Small claims cap: $5,000
California
Small claims cap: $12,500
Colorado
Small claims cap: $7,500
Connecticut
Small claims cap: $5,000
Delaware
Small claims cap: $25,000
Florida
Small claims cap: $8,000
Georgia
Small claims cap: $15,000
Hawaii
Small claims cap: $5,000
Idaho
Small claims cap: $5,000
Illinois
Small claims cap: $10,000
Indiana
Small claims cap: $10,000
Iowa
Small claims cap: $6,500
Kansas
Small claims cap: $4,000
Kentucky
Small claims cap: $2,500
Louisiana
Small claims cap: $5,000
Maine
Small claims cap: $6,000
Maryland
Small claims cap: $5,000
Massachusetts
Small claims cap: $7,000
Michigan
Small claims cap: $6,500
Minnesota
Small claims cap: $15,000
Mississippi
Small claims cap: $3,500
Missouri
Small claims cap: $5,000
Montana
Small claims cap: $7,000
Nebraska
Small claims cap: $3,600
Nevada
Small claims cap: $10,000
New Hampshire
Small claims cap: $10,000
New Jersey
Small claims cap: $5,000
New Mexico
Small claims cap: $10,000
New York
Small claims cap: $10,000
North Carolina
Small claims cap: $10,000
North Dakota
Small claims cap: $15,000
Ohio
Small claims cap: $6,000
Oklahoma
Small claims cap: $10,000
Oregon
Small claims cap: $10,000
Pennsylvania
Small claims cap: $12,000
Rhode Island
Small claims cap: $5,000
South Carolina
Small claims cap: $7,500
South Dakota
Small claims cap: $12,000
Tennessee
Small claims cap: $25,000
Texas
Small claims cap: $20,000
Utah
Small claims cap: $11,000
Vermont
Small claims cap: $5,000
Virginia
Small claims cap: $5,000
Washington
Small claims cap: $10,000
West Virginia
Small claims cap: $10,000
Wisconsin
Small claims cap: $10,000
Wyoming
Small claims cap: $6,000
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