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 ...

Managing security deposits is a critical part of running a multifamily housing operation. But what happens when residents move out and forget to claim their security deposit refund? Whether due to an ...

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 ...

Picture this: You’re a landlord who rented or leased a house, apartment, or mobile home to a tenant. At the end of the term, you and the tenant walk through the property to determine if it’s being ...

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 ...

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 ...