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 ...

Security deposits show landlords that renters are willing to comply with their leases and take care of their rental property. By law, security deposits serve as insurance for the property owner, but ...

If you’re just getting into the landlord business: A security deposit is money a new tenant pays you up front, usually to cover things like necessary repairs caused by renters or a missed rent payment ...