{"id":5913,"date":"2017-05-16T11:52:43","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T15:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=5913"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:33:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:33:38","slug":"how-to-make-sure-you-get-your-full-deposit-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/how-to-make-sure-you-get-your-full-deposit-back\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Sure You Get Your Full Deposit Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you have a great or terrible relationship with your landlord, when it is time to discuss security deposits, the gloves are off. If you keep your apartment clean and in the condition it was in when you first moved in, you expect the full deposit back. However, landlords<\/a> can find even the smallest reason to keep some or all of your security deposit. In order to stop this from happening, check out these tips that can help make sure you get your deposit back.<\/p>\n

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1. Check Appliances During Move-In<\/h2>\n

Before you even move into an apartment, you should be sure everything is in working order. If it isn\u2019t working when you move out, and don\u2019t have documented proof it was broken when you moved in, you will likely be charged for it. To make sure this doesn\u2019t happen, bring and fill out a move-in checklist<\/a> on your walkthrough<\/a>. It also couldn\u2019t hurt to take pictures of the apartment too. Make sure your landlord signs the checklist as well, to ensure you have evidence that everything was in working order. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Maintain the Integrity of the Apartment<\/h2>\n

So now that you know everything is clean and in working order in your new apartment, let\u2019s make sure to keep it that way! This means not spilling things on the white carpet or destroying these appliances. Basically, treat it like you own it because if you don\u2019t you likely won\u2019t be getting much of that sweet, sweet safety deposit back. Also, if you keep on top of cleaning and small repairs<\/a>, you will save yourself from having to do it all right before you move out. By continuously keeping your apartment clean and intact throughout your stay, you will make sure you get your whole damage deposit back. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Document Everything<\/h2>\n

As mentioned earlier, documenting everything in your apartment before moving is a great way to make sure everything is in working order. However, the documentation shouldn\u2019t stop once you move in. If something is broken or damaged, it is important to take a photo of the damage and then a photo after you get it fixed. Keeping a running list of things that are good, bad, and ugly in the apartment is a great way to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on anything that could cost you a large chunk of your security deposit. <\/span><\/p>\n

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