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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 ...

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 ...

Your landlord might pay you your security deposit back and more with these upgrades.

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 ...

Days before March, Randy Wood didn't believe he'd be waiting on a check he thought he'd get shortly after the new year. "My main concern is to get my money back with the amount of time that has gone ...

A Bengaluru tenant has alleged his landlord deducted the full security deposit for notice, painting and repairs. Redditors say such charges are common  | Real Estate News ...

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 ...