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Deposits

Deposits

A security deposit is money that your landlord collects at the start of the tenancy and holds on to until you move out. Find out more details about it, including pet damage deposits, overpaying deposits, applying deposits towards rent, and getting your deposits returned.

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produced by
Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC)
produced in
2020
last reviewed
July 2020 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
resource type
basics
tags
tenants, landlords, security deposit, rental deposit, getting my deposit back, get a deposit back, withholding deposit, pet damage deposits