What does “security deposit” mean?

Money you paid when you moved in. The landlord must return it, minus allowed costs, within a time set by state law.

You may see it in letters from

• Landlord / property management — Landlord or property manager

“security deposit” is a English word used in official letters in the United States. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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