Nearly all rental property owners or management companies require that tenants pay a security deposit. Typically set as one month’s rent (or more), the deposit is meant to cover a landlord’s expenses ...

When you move out of your apartment, you probably expect to use your security deposit for other expenses. But what can you do if your landlord refuses to return it without any explanation? Or what if ...

This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here. Your landlord is required to return your security deposit, with interest, within 30 ...

A new civic tech application looks to help New York City tenants pressure their landlords to return security deposits when they move out, something many renters miss out on. The mobile-friendly ...

If you’re just getting into the landlord business: A security deposit is money a new tenant pays you up front, usually to cover things like necessary repairs caused by renters or a missed rent payment ...