security deposit
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If the landlord fails to return the security deposit or provide a written statement of damages within 14 days of the tenant’s request for it, they are in violation of these provisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
They require a security deposit that is usually equal to the credit limit, but they are easier to obtain for people with no or poor credit.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025
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
Moving expenses can depend on the size of the move, the time of year, the distance and the cost of your new rent, security deposit and other fees.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2025
Better yet, the security deposit is only $100, which I produce on the spot.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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