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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...