security deposit Archives

July 4, 2026 at 4:35 pm

Former Tenant Wants His Security Deposit Back, But He Also Doesn’t Want The Landlord To Contact Him For Any Reason

It’s not possible to comply with contradictory requests.

May 30, 2026 at 10:15 am

Tenant Is Furious That His Landlord Makes Him Clean His Apartment but Still Won’t Return His Security Deposit, so He Responds in a Messy Way

chopping fish into chunks on a cutting board

Attacking the sense of smell might be the worst revenge of all.

May 24, 2026 at 6:35 pm

Landlord Tries to Keep Tenant’s Security Deposit, but It Backfires Financially

This might be the best revenge story against a landlord I’ve ever read.

May 23, 2026 at 7:35 pm

“You’re Not Keeping a Penny:” How a Fed-Up Tenant Legally Outsmarted Her Awful Landlord Over a Stolen Deposit

two smiling young woman carrying moving boxes

I’m so glad she got out of there!

May 9, 2026 at 8:55 am

The Dad Habit: Why Documenting an Empty Apartment Is the Best Advice You’ll Ever Get

woman taking a picture inside an apartment

The landlord couldn’t argue with evidence!

April 18, 2026 at 8:35 pm

Landlord Refuses To Give Woman Her Security Deposit Back When She Moves Out, But His Reasons Are Completely Bogus

He’s not fit to be a landlord.

April 13, 2026 at 1:45 am

Man’s Ex-Girlfriend Tries To Threaten Him Into Cleaning Their Apartment Before He Moves Out, But Her Threat Has The Opposite Effect

Time can be more valuable than money.

April 10, 2026 at 11:24 pm

Landlord Refuses To Give Renters Their Entire Security Deposit Back When They Move Out, So They Take Her To Small Claims Court

Always get it in writing!

April 3, 2026 at 8:55 pm

Couple Move Out Of Apartment, But The Ill Landlord Keeps Putting Off Giving Them Back Their Security Deposit

Bad health isn’t an excuse for stealing.

March 22, 2026 at 10:55 pm

Two Roommates Amicably Moved Out Of Their Old Place And Into A New Place Together, But When Their Old Landlord Failed To Return Their Bonds, Their Relationship Suddenly Took A Hit

He will be pleased when he gets his money back.

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Former Tenant Wants His Security Deposit Back, But He Also Doesn’t Want The Landlord To Contact Him For Any Reason

Tenant Is Furious That His Landlord Makes Him Clean His Apartment but Still Won’t Return His Security Deposit, so He Responds in a Messy Way

Landlord Tries to Keep Tenant’s Security Deposit, but It Backfires Financially

“You’re Not Keeping a Penny:” How a Fed-Up Tenant Legally Outsmarted Her Awful Landlord Over a Stolen Deposit

The Dad Habit: Why Documenting an Empty Apartment Is the Best Advice You’ll Ever Get

Landlord Refuses To Give Woman Her Security Deposit Back When She Moves Out, But His Reasons Are Completely Bogus

Man’s Ex-Girlfriend Tries To Threaten Him Into Cleaning Their Apartment Before He Moves Out, But Her Threat Has The Opposite Effect

Landlord Refuses To Give Renters Their Entire Security Deposit Back When They Move Out, So They Take Her To Small Claims Court

Couple Move Out Of Apartment, But The Ill Landlord Keeps Putting Off Giving Them Back Their Security Deposit

Two Roommates Amicably Moved Out Of Their Old Place And Into A New Place Together, But When Their Old Landlord Failed To Return Their Bonds, Their Relationship Suddenly Took A Hit

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