security deposit

American  

[si-kyoor-i-tee-di-pahz-it] / sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti dɪˌpɑz ɪt /

noun

• security deposits
  plural

1. a deposit or sum of money paid in advance to an owner when renting something, usually refundable and meant to cover the owner's costs in case of damages.

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Noun Inflected Forms

• security deposits
  plural

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security deposit

I wouldn’t heavily renovate a rental property and still expect to get my security deposit back, especially without first discussing my plans with the landlord or management company.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026

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

"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

The landlord also could not require additional rent or security deposit for a pet.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024

And when he left Freebie alone in the car for two seconds, the dog chewed the steering wheel, thus ensuring they weren’t getting their security deposit back.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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