How to Get Back All of Your Security Deposit When You Leave an Apartment

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Tip 1 - How to Make Sure You Get Your Security Deposit Back

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michel Oosterom | permalink

Moving into a new apartment usually requires a big upfront payment. You fork over your first month's rent, plus a hefty security deposit. Ideally, you'll get that deposit back. But a lot can happen between the time you move in and the time you leave. Follow these tips to make sure your security deposit is returned.
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Tip 2 - 4 Tips to Ensure You Get Your Security Deposit Back

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maciej Hrybowicz | permalink

The security deposit is your money—make sure you take it with you on your way out.
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Tip 3 - How to Get Your Security Deposit Back When Moving Out

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by John Butters | permalink

I have many friends who firmly believe that landlords do not give security deposits back at all, or that they will do just about anything to keep however much they can. While I'm sure that slumlord...

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Tip 4 - How To: Get Back Your Security Deposit

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ted Tripp | permalink

It's almost an inevitability that, at some point in people's renting history, the landlord will keep some or all of the security deposit. In my own history, it hasn't always been for a fair or just reason. What can you do to ensure that your money is returned to you in full? Here are some basics to lead you down the path of 100% deposit refund.

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