5 Ways to Avoid Security Deposit Deductions

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5 Ways to Avoid Security Deposit Deductions

Sometimes a security deposit feels like just an additional cost of moving. If you stay in a central Florida rental for a long time, it might seem gone forever. When you decide to move out, the property management company will return it sans any deductions. We’re guessing you’d prefer to have your full security deposit ...
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What’s a Security Deposit and How Does It Get Used?

You’ve probably heard horror stories about security deposits when you apply for a rental property. You save up a gazillion dollars to cover the first month’s rent and the deposit… and then never see that money again, right? Hopefully wrong! Before we get into specifics, let’s cover what a security deposit is and how it ...