Shanonv. Altman, Civil Court,”where the court held that a landlord’s oral explanation for withholding a security deposit does ...

In recent years, a growing number of landlords have opted to forgo traditional security deposits, a trend driven by evolving tenant expectations and changing legal landscapes. This shift is reshaping ...

Texas law requires landlords to refund security deposits within 30 days after renters move out of an apartment or home. Still, complaints are common about tenants waiting months for money that is ...

I’m not a fan of my old landlord. But this isn’t unique to me — or even California, as people throughout the world grapple with the often uneven relationship between tenant and property owner. A March ...

Rent a Chicago apartment and you used to expect to have to pay a security deposit: an amount, often equivalent to a month’s rent, to be handed over to the landlord as insurance you wouldn’t damage the ...

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 ...

Insights into more lax legislation regarding security deposits came to light in a seemingly minor, administrative agenda item for the Santa Monica Rent Control Board. At the end of the board’s August ...

Navigating New York’s security deposit laws is crucial for landlords to ensure compliance and maintain positive tenant relationships. In New York, landlords are typically allowed to collect a security ...

The rental market has been transformed due to the Florida real estate boom. City renters in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville are moving more frequently than ever, with apartments filling up ...