NOW are there any banks with Deposit@Home check scanning? (That aren't USAA) [more inside]
posted by sdis on Sep 29, 2009 - 13 answers

My former landlord returned substantially less money from the cleaning deposit than expected. Should I bother with small claims court? [more inside]
posted by monkeystronghold on Sep 16, 2009 - 15 answers

Subleasing tenant cosmetically damaged my table. How much, if any, of her deposit should I keep? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Sep 3, 2009 - 25 answers

How safe is it to deposit plain old cash into a bank's ATM? [more inside]
posted by Askiba on Aug 29, 2009 - 26 answers

Chicago Lease-breaking Filter: Advice for confronting a negligent landlord after the lease has been broken? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Jul 7, 2009 - 6 answers

When I signed the lease on my apartment, I put down first month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit. Now the building has changed hands, I'm moving out, and my brand-new landlord is telling me I need to pay last month's rent again and she'll refund it later, along with the security deposit. Does she have any right to require me to do this? New York is the state. [more inside]
posted by ourobouros on Jun 29, 2009 - 15 answers

My fiance bought a $1,000 wedding dress from a local (Chicago) shop, paying a $500 deposit. She wants a different dress now, from a different store, that is cheap enough to still be less than $1000 total (considering the previous deposit), so is thinking about not picking up the dress and eating the $500. But... [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on May 11, 2009 - 18 answers

My previous landlord never returned my security deposit ($1,650) last autumn. I live in Chicago. Do I get an attorney (and if so how do I choose one) or do I take it to small claims court myself? What are the pros/cons of either approach? [more inside]
posted by allisonrae on Feb 23, 2009 - 11 answers

I lived in a pretty crummy apartment for about three months with six other people. It was a pretty informal situation, no lease, people move in and people move out. The person moving in pays their deposit to the person moving out. Only, I didn't get my deposit back. What resort do I have? [more inside]
posted by mockdeep on Oct 7, 2008 - 7 answers

I got ripped off by the person whose lease I took over. What should I do to recover my money? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2008 - 19 answers

I recently sold my house and got a significant chunk of money which I will be using for my next down payment. It's over the FDIC limit. With all the turmoil going on, I'm looking for suggestions of either a) good, solid FDIC-insured banks to open accounts in, or b) reliable, up-to-date sources of information on bank soundness that are understandable by ordinary folk. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Question for Bank of America checking account holders re: electronic bill paying. [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder on Aug 5, 2008 - 14 answers

How should I handle a broken window at my apartment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 23, 2008 - 17 answers

NYC real estate Q: We put a deposit on an apartment that became uninhabitable before we signed any forms or agreements. We decided to see if it was fixable, but in the meantime we found a new place to live. Now the owner doesn't want to give our deposit back. Are we screwed? A full, gripping narrative inside. [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Jul 16, 2008 - 22 answers

Landlord/Security deposit/renting filter: GA State law requires the security deposit to be returned within 30 days. My contract says after 60 days. Which wins? [more inside]
posted by djpyk on Jun 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I move out since there is no water? [more inside]
posted by PinkButterfly on Jun 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Finance-filter: why does my bank take so long to make my deposits available to draw from? [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Jun 6, 2008 - 9 answers

I am new to renting and I just called the power company and they said that I have to pay a deposit no mater what my credit is. Is this normal practice? [more inside]
posted by stevechemist on May 16, 2008 - 31 answers

What is the best investment vehicle for "income stream", i.e. where can you put your money and get a return that you could live off of? Any recommendations?
posted by kapec on May 8, 2008 - 14 answers

How to handle a landlord forging evidence in small claims court (VT)? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Feb 13, 2008 - 15 answers

How can I figure out where a deposit in a deceased person's bank account is coming from? [more inside]
posted by D-ten on Feb 8, 2008 - 5 answers

Old landlord claims they needed to replace carpet when we left. I say nothing was wrong above reasonable wear and tear. Indiana is the state in question. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Feb 6, 2008 - 12 answers

My old landlord has not returned my deposit after more than three months and several phone calls and emails. Help. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Jan 5, 2008 - 15 answers

How should I deposit a check that isn't made out to me? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Dec 28, 2007 - 15 answers

One of my clients insists that NO businesses expect to be paid up front, even in part, before beginning work... [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin on Dec 24, 2007 - 59 answers

Ontario property management firm charging "service fees" just to apply for an apartment rental? This has got to be illegal. [more inside]
posted by anthill on Nov 7, 2007 - 20 answers

Any banks with an online check deposit service similar to USAA's Deposit@Home? [more inside]
posted by arathorn on Nov 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can I return bottles in New York City? [more inside]
posted by oaf on Sep 13, 2007 - 8 answers

My landlord won't give me my deposit back. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Sep 12, 2007 - 20 answers

How do I get back a security deposit in New York City nearly a year after vacating? [more inside]
posted by gaelenh on Aug 28, 2007 - 11 answers

I was supposed to stay a year, but am moving out within the first month. I gave my roommate/sublettor three weeks' notice that I was moving out. Do I have to find a roommate for him? [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Aug 12, 2007 - 15 answers

I love my dog, but he loves to eat my walls. I need some direction for fixing some drywall and molding damage with minimal expense. (With pictures) [more inside]
posted by toomuchpete on Aug 6, 2007 - 12 answers

Is there any chance of getting back first and last month's rent from a landlord who didn't reveal known problems with an apartment? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Aug 4, 2007 - 6 answers

What are my options for getting my security deposit back from an unfair situation? [more inside]
posted by skimides on Jul 23, 2007 - 10 answers

Can my friend's landlords legally force her out of her apartment with only 30 days notice? [more inside]
posted by TryTheTilapia on Jul 2, 2007 - 12 answers

Is this mold? I just leased an apartment and then found standing water, a leak, and what looks like a lot of mold. I want out. Property manager obviously doesn't want to let me out without lots of money. [more inside]
posted by kookoobirdz on Jun 21, 2007 - 22 answers

How can a student with crap credit borrow £1,000 for a flat deposit? [more inside]
posted by reklaw on Jun 5, 2007 - 16 answers

I went through a rental agency for an apartment last fall. I found one but it had some flaws (dirty, needed painting and some repairs) and the rental agent assured me that the owner was aware of the problems and would "definitely" have the needed work done PRIOR to my moving in. On the basis of that promise I plunked down $2000.00 for the first month's rent and signed the agreement. A few days later the landlord called me and said the work would not be done before I moved in but "sometime" afterwards. I smelled a rat and went back to the agent and asked for my money back. The agency wouldn't give it back as they said it was non-refundable. Do I have anything to go on to pursue this? Thanks.
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Apr 25, 2007 - 11 answers

Should I sue or should I just eat it? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Apr 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Our landlord/property manager has disappeared. The phone number and fax are disconnected. Emails are bouncing back. The website is gone. Now what do we do? [more inside]
posted by BloodyWallet on Apr 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Has anyone volunteered at the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)? My coworker wants to, but there is the question of a deposit check (for...volunteering?), which leads to my involvement in this situation. [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious on Apr 1, 2007 - 4 answers

I am applying to rent a house this weekend, and my mother has generously offered to loan me the earnest money (deposit) that's required for the application. (We're still paying rent on current place and don't have a spare $1400 at the moment.) Will the realtor/owner/property management place not accept/think it's weird that the deposit check will come from someone besides the two lease signers?
posted by juniper on Mar 30, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm moving out of my San Francisco apartment, after renting it for almost 4 years. My wood floors have taken a beating. Any ideas what I can do to make them look their very best for my final inspection? Is there a definition of normal wear and tear? [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Mar 8, 2007 - 15 answers

Bob the Asshole, my old landlord, kept my security deposit. [more inside]
posted by LordSludge on Mar 1, 2007 - 31 answers

Have you done a short-term sublet (or housing swap)? If you were the renter: how did you evaluate applicants, and how did you help your subletter feel at home? If you were the subletter: what worked, and what do you wish the renter had done for you or told you? I'll be subletting my apartment in NYC but I'd love to hear from people in all areas & situations. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Feb 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Mass. SecurityDepositSmallClaimsFilter: Buddy's ex-roommate withholding security deposit for no good reason, what should he do? [more inside]
posted by Geckwoistmeinauto on Feb 1, 2007 - 5 answers

I need a new electric company. But there seems to be only one really sheisty one here in Daytona, FL. Am I doomed to pay their extortion? [more inside]
posted by dozo on Jan 25, 2007 - 23 answers

I have two personal checks, both VERY large, to deposit into my checking account. This is slightly freaking me out since I've never done such a thing in my life (and I've had unusually low account balances for 6+ years). Can I just do this without making my bank suspicious or causing any problems? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 31, 2006 - 55 answers

Help me find the contact information for my landlord in Sunnyvale, Ca [more inside]
posted by LoopyG on Nov 27, 2006 - 8 answers

Security Deposit Dispute: Will going to court hurt my credit? [more inside]
posted by Xalf on Oct 17, 2006 - 10 answers