The one thought on every renter’s mind on move-out day (aside from “How the heck am I going to get this sofa through the front door?”) has to do with the security deposit. Will you ever see that money ...

Every state allows a property owner to require a security deposit with the understanding that the property owner will return the deposit when the tenant leaves the property in the condition they found ...

Q:I need your help with a rental-car damage claim. Enterprise Rent-A-Car says that I scratched the bottom of the front fender of a car I recently rented. At the time of rental, I mentioned a small ...

Question: I just moved out of a studio apartment that I had been renting for the last year. Now the landlord has informed me that she is keeping $1,000 of my security deposit to pay for refinishing ...

Q: I have heard that in Minnesota it is the law that landlords must paint the walls and shampoo carpet between tenants. I just recently moved out of an apartment and was charged a painting fee after ...

In a previous article I provided tips on how dealerships can prepare to receive vehicle shipments, and emphasized the importance of doing a thorough inspection at both the origin pickup location and ...

While “loss” and “theft” are straightforward concepts, “damage” is sometimes a gray area. The College of Media, Communication and Information considers damage to be related to negligence, as opposed ...

Any of the above may be considered damage beyond normal wear and tear caused by a tenant who lives aggressively and a property owner may keep the security deposit to pay for repairs. Avoiding damage ...