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

For every move in Hoboken, N.J., you would need to provide the first month’s rent, a security deposit, and a broker’s fee, which is typically a month’s rent.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

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

When entering a lease, you’re providing the landlord with the first month’s rent and a security deposit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025

"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

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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