security deposit

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If the landlord fails to return the security deposit or provide a written statement of damages within 14 days of the tenant’s request for it, they are in violation of these provisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

They require a security deposit that is usually equal to the credit limit, but they are easier to obtain for people with no or poor credit.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

"There are one-time costs such as the security deposit, application fees and potential broker fees. Moving expenses can be surprisingly high — even if you're moving only a short distance."

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2025

You will no longer be required to pay rent and your landlord must return your security deposit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

And when he left Freebie alone in the car for two seconds, the dog chewed the steering wheel, thus ensuring they weren’t getting their security deposit back.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty