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What can be taken out of my security deposit?

August 18, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Security Deposit, Withholding Rent

Withholding’s – What can be taken out of your deposit: Tenant damages, waste or neglect of the premises. Unpaid rent Payment which the tenant owes under the rental agreement for the utility service provided by the landlord but not included in… Read More

What is Earnest Money?

June 25, 2020Earnest Money, Frequently Asked Questions, Legal Assistance, Security Deposit

In some cases, landlords will tell prospective tenants that their unit is in high demand and may ask for ‘earnest money’. Earnest money is money paid to the landlord to hold the apartment/house pending the application process. The landlord has… Read More

How long should it take to get your security deposit or for your landlord to notify that you will not be receiving any of it back?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Security Deposit

It can take a maximum 21 days for a landlord to return a tenant’s security deposit. A tenant must receive the money and an itemized list of anything that was withheld due to damages  no later  than  the 21st  day… Read More

What is a security deposit and how does it work?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Lease, Security Deposit

It is a one-time deposit of money given to the landlord at the time of lease signing to ensure that rent will be paid and other responsibilities on the lease are performed. This covers the cost if damage comes to… Read More

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