Security deposits are a fundamental landlord protection under leases with the expectation of tenants that the deposits will be returned upon the expiration of the lease. While landlords frequently ...

As a landlord, you need some form of security to protect your investment. You get that through the security deposit you ...

Last month, Judge Caproni of the Southern District of New York issued a ruling stating that if a commercial lease does not require a landlord to hold a security deposit in trust and if there is no ...

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 ...

Renting a new home usually requires a deposit of first and last month’s rent, plus a one-month security deposit. In some areas, it is impossible to find a rental without paying a broker’s fee of one ...