What happens because I didn't deposit the security deposit into an escrow account?

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney in your state. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I...

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney in your state. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I...

I think my landlord is going to keep my security deposit. May forfeit the deposit in leiu of paying the last month's rent?

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney in your state. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I...

Can we get our security deposit back? We gave our landlord a security deposit equal to 1.5 months of rent. When we moved out,

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Beyond normal wear and tear cost? Can Landlord deduct from security deposit?

Likely, no. "Wear and tear" at common law was not permitted, so a tenant would be liable to a landlord under the default rule for even basic wear...

What are the laws for the return of a security deposit if I rented their home? Signed the lease at real estate office.

In the absense of a specific statute, the lease will control. In Illinois, a lease is a contract and is interpreted by contract principles. ...

Can my landlord keep my security deposit? He is claiming my use of ice melt caused the steps in front of house to crumble.

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney in your state. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I...

Am I entitle to a bank statement where my security deposit is deposited? And what about the interest earned?

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney in your state. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I...

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney in your state. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I...

Withholding Partial Security Deposit for damage

The answer depends on what your written lease says and what local / state landlord-tenant laws in your jurisdiction say about security deposits,...