security deposit
Example Sentences
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Generally speaking, most leases state that anything outside of normal wear and tear is considered property damage and might result in a deduction from your security deposit.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
I also know it’s easy to think of your security deposit as being gone anyway; you cannot see that money and have no control over it.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
When entering a lease, you’re providing the landlord with the first month’s rent and a security deposit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
Moving expenses can depend on the size of the move, the time of year, the distance and the cost of your new rent, security deposit and other fees.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
It could be the security deposit and a few months’ rent on an apartment.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
