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Security Deposits

One of the most common disputes between a landlord and resident is the disposition of the resident’s security deposit.

The law places limits on the amount of money that can be required as a deposit, which depends the rent charged, whether the unit is furnished, and whether the resident is a military servicemember or has a waterbed. The law also provides a deadline and specific procedures for accounting for any deductions from the deposit after the resident has moved out.

The allowed deductions from the deposit are listed in the law, but significant penalties can be imposed for getting it wrong.

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Renewal of Tenancy and End of the Tenancy: Termination of the tenancy, Three-Day Notices, Abandonment, Disposition of Security Deposit, and the Eviction Process This class will guide you through lease…

The law which governs security deposits in residential rental housing can be strict, but it’s not always clear how to comply. Because security deposits are a major source of confusion…

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