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 ...

As of July 2024, California's house rental security deposit law sets a limit of one month's rent for most security deposits. Smaller landlords are the exception, and anyone renting four or less units ...

You pay a security deposit upon signing a rental agreement and later look forward to getting a nice chunk of change back after moving out. But how soon should you expect to get it? Is there a timeline ...