What does “dépôt de garantie” mean?

Rental deposit.

What to do

It must be returned within 1 month if the move-out check matches the move-in check, or within 2 months if not.

You may see it in letters from

• Bailleur / agence immobilière — Landlord or letting agency

“dépôt de garantie” is a French word used in official letters in France. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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