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Security deposits and fees

A security deposit is money a tenant pays a landlord in case there is money owed at the end of the lease. There are rules landlords must follow for holding security deposits. These resources go over them, including how a tenant gets their security deposit back.

Small claims complaint
A program to help you make the forms to sue someone for up to $10,000. It can be used to sue a landlord for a security deposit.
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Getting or returning a security deposit
How security deposits can be used, when they have to be returned, and how a tenant can get theirs back from their landlord.
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Security deposit demand letter
A program to help you demand that your former landlord return your security deposit.
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Paying interest on security deposits
Explains when a landlord has to pay security deposit interest and how much to pay.
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Applying for housing basics
Clarify private housing applications and lease requirements, and discover safety tips for finding legitimate rentals.
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Getting back a security deposit
Explains steps to get your security deposit back, including writing a demand letter.
How-To
Security deposit complaint
A program to help you sue to get your security deposit back.
Easy Form
Deposit to hold an apartment
Describes what happens if you put a deposit down to hold an apartment.
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Starting a case to get a security deposit back
Steps to get a security deposit back by going to court from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.
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Getting my security deposit back if the property is sold
Explains what happens to your security if your landlord sells the property.
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