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 ...

Tenants often deliver substantial security deposits when they sign leases. Those deposits are supposed to secure the tenant’s obligations. At the end of the lease, if the tenant has properly behaved, ...

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 ...