security deposit

Example Sentences

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Generally speaking, most leases state that anything outside of normal wear and tear is considered property damage and might result in a deduction from your security deposit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

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

"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

And when he left Freebie alone in the car for two seconds, the dog chewed the steering wheel, thus ensuring they weren’t getting their security deposit back.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty