Deposits
Security Deposit Interest Calculator
Interest owed on a held deposit, by state rule and holding period.
Deposits & Move-Out
3 tools · 5 guides
Taking a deposit, holding it where the statute says, deducting only what you can prove, and getting the itemised statement out before the clock runs down.
Tools
Deposits
Security Deposit Deduction Calculator
Build the itemised statement: damage, cleaning, unpaid rent, balance due.
Deposits
Move-Out Inspection Checklist
Room-by-room condition record you can print and both parties can sign.
Guides
Security Deposit Laws by State
Caps, holding rules, interest and return deadlines in all 50 states.
11 min
What Is a Security Deposit?
What it is, what it is not, and what it can legally be used for.
6 min
Security Deposit Deductions
Damage versus ordinary wear and tear, and what you must document.
8 min
Security Deposit Return Deadlines
The clock in every state, when it starts, and the penalty for missing it.
7 min
Security Deposit Small Claims Court
What happens when a deposit dispute is filed, and how landlords lose them.
8 min