Landlords cannot legally deduct from a tenant’s security deposit the cost of painting, carpet repair, and other expenses deemed to be “reasonable wear and tear,” the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial ...

California’s new security deposit law went into effect Monday. Now, when landlords charge a security deposit, in most cases, that deposit cannot be larger than one month’s rent. The security deposit ...

State law requires landlords to return security deposits within 14 days. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: After selling our apartment in Brooklyn, my family and I rented for 14 months from an owner in our ...

If you rent your home in Kansas City, you probably had to pay a security deposit when you moved in. This amount is typically the same as one month’s rent, but Missouri law states that the amount can ...

ATLANTA — Housing can be one of the biggest expenses for families. According to the latest data from Zillow, the median rent for a one-bedroom in Atlanta – is $1,665. If you are a renter, you know ...

As a tenant, you should know about two recent important changes in the law that could save you thousands of dollars, as well ...

A trio of tenants who took their landlord to court to reclaim their apartment security deposits say they finally got their money back days after Gothamist reported on their legal efforts. Former ...

The days of needing to save two to three months’ worth of rent for a security deposit are largely over in California. Legislation took effect Monday that limits a security deposit on a rental property ...

If you're trying to recover your security deposit from a landlord who’s keeping the cash, you’re not alone. Since the start of 2023, New Yorkers have filed nearly 5,000 separate complaints with state ...