{"id":281,"date":"2015-04-10T09:42:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brodyterrace.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2017-09-12T21:25:58","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T21:25:58","slug":"what-happens-to-your-security-deposit-in-your-sherman-oaks-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brodyterrace.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/10\/what-happens-to-your-security-deposit-in-your-sherman-oaks-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens To Your Security Deposit in Your Sherman Oaks Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most renters are concerned about getting their security deposit back at the end of a lease—especially if they are leaving the apartment in great condition. Most states’ renter’s rights say that landlords cannot deduct a security deposit because of normal wear-and-tear. The deposits are only to be used to fix damages.<\/p>\n

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Here is a quick list of what could be considered damage in your Sherman Oaks apartment.<\/p>\n

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• Holes in walls<\/li>\n
• Broken tiles<\/li>\n
• Cracked walls<\/li>\n
• Paint other than original color<\/li>\n
• Tears, burn marks or holes in carpets<\/li>\n
• Broken windows or screens<\/li>\n
• Broken doors<\/li>\n
• Excessive filth on appliances<\/li>\n
• Broken window blinds<\/li>\n
• Mold<\/li>\n
• Dirty bathroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  In general, if a renter has left an apartment in the same condition as it was when they first moved in, they should be eligible to receive a full refund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Most renters are concerned about getting their security deposit back at the end of a lease—especially if they are leaving the apartment in great condition. Most states’ renter’s rights say that landlords cannot deduct a security deposit because of normal wear-and-tear. The deposits are only to be used to fix damages.   Here is a… <\/p>\n

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