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Security Deposit FAQs

• Q: Are Security Deposits Required?
  A: In most states, a landlord has the option of requiring a security deposit.  Most landlords choose to require a security deposit in order to help ensure that the … More
• Q: What States Do Not Require A Landlord To Return A Tenant's Security Deposit Within A Set Period Of Time?
  A: Neither Tennessee or West Virginia have a law that requires a landlord to return a tenant's security deposit within a set time period.
• Q: My Landlord Is Keeping A Portion Of My Security Deposit For "wear And Tear." Can The Landlord Do This?
  A: A landlord normally may not withhold all or part of the deposit for the replacement or repair of items within the unit due to "normal wear and tear."  … More
• Q: Should I Do A Formal Inspection Before I Move In And Move Out?
  A: Where a refundable deposit is based upon the condition of the property, it is a good idea (and is often required by state law) for the landlord to … More