Security deposits show landlords that renters are willing to comply with their leases and take care of their rental property. By law, security deposits serve as insurance for the property owner, but ...

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 ...

When they moved out of their rental they said they should have gotten their $6,000 security deposit. The landlord returned nothing. No cash, not even a phone call. So they turned to Help Me Howard ...

Renting a new home usually requires a deposit of first and last month’s rent, plus a one-month security deposit. In some areas, it is impossible to find a rental without paying a broker’s fee of one ...

Twenty-six percent of renters are denied their security deposits back when they move out, a Rent.com survey finds of 1,000 renters. Landlords cite the biggest reason for withholding security deposits ...