security deposit
Example Sentences
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I also know it’s easy to think of your security deposit as being gone anyway; you cannot see that money and have no control over it.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
They require a security deposit that is usually equal to the credit limit, but they are easier to obtain for people with no or poor credit.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
"There are one-time costs such as the security deposit, application fees and potential broker fees. Moving expenses can be surprisingly high — even if you're moving only a short distance."
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
You will no longer be required to pay rent and your landlord must return your security deposit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025
Better yet, the security deposit is only $100, which I produce on the spot.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
