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

By getting creative with furniture, plants, art and lighting, you can make your rental feel like a home without risking the loss of your security deposit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

"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

Still, it’s not quite as cheap as it seems: Each tenant must come up with a security deposit of about $10,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

They put the money toward a security deposit for a one-bed- room apartment in the Twenties, off Third Avenue.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri