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
She had money saved up for a security deposit.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
