I’m not a fan of my old landlord. But this isn’t unique to me — or even California, as people throughout the world grapple with the often uneven relationship between tenant and property owner. A March ...

In the City of Chicago, lessors who demand and accept a security deposit from a lessee in a residential rental agreement have a legal obligation to hold that deposit in an interest yielding savings ...

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 ...

Landlords are required to put security deposits in interest-bearing bank accounts. How much of that interest goes to you? By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: I live in a large market-rate apartment building on ...

Texas law requires landlords to refund security deposits within 30 days after renters move out of an apartment or home. Still, complaints are common about tenants waiting months for money that is ...

Social media posts on TikTok and Facebook claim that landlords are no longer able to charge new tenants three months’ rent as a security deposit beginning July 1. Landlords often require a security ...