My landlord placed my security deposit in an interest-bearing account, as required by law. The account only pays 1 percent and the bank sends the full interest earnings to my landlord each month ...

On Monday, Assembly Bill 12, authored by San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, took effect, limiting security deposits to one month’s rent for all but the smallest of landlords.

What do renters need to know about the new security deposit cap? The law, called AB 12, went into effect July 1. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law in October.

There is no sense of security in the security deposit bill. It will not stabilize the supply of safe and secure affordable housing for Connecticut families.

A security deposit cannot be used for repairing defects that existed in the rental unit before you moved in or for “conditions caused by normal wear and tear” during your tenancy, according to ...

A renter asked Amy Davis about her security deposit back. She says she left her duplex in good condition, and she gave 30 days' notice, but her landlord is not giving it back.