You will probably have to pay the landlord a security deposit, which will be used to pay for damages to the apartment when you move out. Usually your landlord will have to provide a list of damages, the repairs needed to fix them, and written evidence, such as invoices or bills, indicating the costs. If repair expenses exceed your security deposit, your landlord can sue you for the additional costs. Your landlord must return the balance of the deposit once all repairs have been made.
- How much is the security deposit? When will you get your deposit back?
- As the tenant, what do you need to do to make sure that you get back your entire deposit?
- Is there an additional deposit for keys or pets?