Nearly all rental property owners or management companies require that tenants pay a security deposit. Typically set as one month’s rent (or more), the deposit is meant to cover a landlord’s expenses ...

Managing security deposits is a critical part of running a multifamily housing operation. But what happens when residents move out and forget to claim their security deposit refund? Whether due to an ...

A Senate committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would give landlords more time to return security deposits.

Many apartment complexes or landlords require that tenants pay their first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit upon moving into a unit. The security deposit is a sum of money the ...

Picture this: You’re a landlord who rented or leased a house, apartment, or mobile home to a tenant. At the end of the term, you and the tenant walk through the property to determine if it’s being ...

This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here. Your landlord is required to return your security deposit, with interest, within 30 ...