\
  The most prestigious law school admissions discussion board in the world.
BackRefresh Options Favorite

Why would a landlord charge less than a month's rent for a security deposit?

...
trip sooty pistol
  02/17/18
Most obvious answer is that the local custom isn't trying to...
Bespoke lettuce office
  02/17/18
...
trip sooty pistol
  02/17/18
Don't you pay rent the 1st of the month Security deposit ...
Bespoke lettuce office
  02/17/18


Poast new message in this thread



Reply Favorite

Date: February 17th, 2018 4:20 PM
Author: trip sooty pistol



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896067&forum_id=2#35426084)



Reply Favorite

Date: February 17th, 2018 4:26 PM
Author: Bespoke lettuce office

Most obvious answer is that the local custom isn't trying to dick people over on security deposits. The idea that landlords can ask to hold thousands of your dollars is a pretty coastal attitude. They're just nicer and more practical than your average NYC slumlord.

The more business related reason is that there may be administrative hassle with holding security deposits. Law may require it go in an interest bearing account, be held in a certain institution, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896067&forum_id=2#35426120)



Reply Favorite

Date: February 17th, 2018 4:29 PM
Author: trip sooty pistol



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896067&forum_id=2#35426146)



Reply Favorite

Date: February 17th, 2018 4:31 PM
Author: Bespoke lettuce office

Don't you pay rent the 1st of the month

Security deposit is more for damages in excess of normal wear and tear.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896067&forum_id=2#35426157)