Security Deposit For A Rented Home

A security deposit is money you pay before moving in to cover any damage or unpaid rent - but you have a right to get it back. This page explains when your landlord can keep your deposit, how to ask for it back, and what to do if there's a dispute.
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How To Ask For Your Security Deposit Back

This brochure explains how renters can ask their landlord to return their security deposit after moving out.
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Renting/Leasing A Home

This brochure outlines the legal issues renters in Louisiana may face before, during, and after a lease, including lease terms, deposits, tenant rights, and subletting.
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How To Get Your Security Deposit Back

This video covers information about security deposits and how to request your security deposit from your landlord when you move out of the leased space.
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