If you rent your apartment or home in North Carolina, you likely had to pay a security deposit before moving in. This amount is typically equivalent to one month’s rent. For some people, it can be a ...

In recent years, a growing number of landlords have opted to forgo traditional security deposits, a trend driven by evolving tenant expectations and changing legal landscapes. This shift is reshaping ...

Tenants and landlords should take photos of the rental at the beginning and end of the lease in case a dispute arises. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: I recently had a tenant move out and leave a mess in a ...

Landlords cannot legally deduct from a tenant’s security deposit the cost of painting, carpet repair, and other expenses deemed to be “reasonable wear and tear,” the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial ...

On June 3, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 25-1249 (“HB 25-1249”) into law, enacting sweeping changes to Colorado’s statute governing security deposits (C.R.S. 38-12-103 or the “Security ...