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February 2018

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Moving into a new rental home usually requires a big upfront payment. You fork over your first month's rent, plus a hefty security deposit. Ideally, you'll get that deposit back. But a lot can happen between the time you move in and the time you leave. Follow these tips to make sure your security deposit is returned. How to Get (Most of) Your Security Deposit Back This is a pretty obvious tip, but it's worth repeating: make sure you know your lease. Know the Law In general, laws seem to favor landlords over tenants, although that is changing in Seattle. Be familiar with the Landlord Tenant Act and what the requirements are for security deposit return. The laws vary by location, of Read Your Lease Carefully Make sure you're familiar with the conditions of your lease. Understand what must be done in order to have your deposit refunded. In general, the rule is: you're not responsible for normal wear and tear. But you're also probably expected to leave the apartment in good condition, Windermere's lease denotes that the property must be returned in the same condition (or better) than given. Depending on your lease, this might mean the windows are cleaned, nail holes are filled, etc. Before You Move In

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