Two years, two months, and 15 days. That’s how long it took me to get my two months’ security deposit back from my former landlord, a wealthy restaurateur who illegally withheld the funds. The process ...

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 ...

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 ...