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Security Deposit Clause
Security Deposit
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Amount held as security and the rules for holding and returning it.
Tenant-friendly language
“Deposit equals one month's rent, held in escrow with interest, returned within 21 days with itemization.”
Landlord-friendly language
“Deposit equals two months' rent, held without interest, returned within 60 days.”
What to watch out for
Deposits over 2 months, no interest where required, slow return windows, vague deduction rights.
How to negotiate
Reduce to one month, require itemized deductions and prompt return per state law.
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