Ways to Get Your Deposit Back when Renting

For anyone who has ever rented a home or apartment and then later decided to move figuring out how to get back all of a deposit can be difficult. In some cases the property owner can be lenient and eager to return deposits to all renters provided they followed the majority of rules outlined in their lease agreements. But in other cases the property owner will make a detailed inspection of the property before deciding whether or not they will keep the deposit.

One of the first things that a renter should do to make sure they get their deposit back is to let their landlord know when they are planning to move so that the property owner can have time to find a new renter. If the property owner knows they will not be losing any profit because of the loss of a tenant they might not be so concerned about returning a deposit. Another thing that one can do to insure the return of all of their deposit money is to make sure they are current on their rent and any other fees associated with living in their apartment or house. The property owner will be less hesitant to return a deposit to someone who has a steady rent history and who has never caused any problems.

But, above all else, clean, clean, and clean! In many cases a deposit is taken to cover the expense of any repair that may be needed as a direct result of the tenants occupancy. For that reason people who own pets, especially large dogs, are charged an additional deposit fee because the property owner expects more damage from someone with a pet.

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