7 Things Renters Can Do to Recoup Their Security Deposit

Getting your security deposit back after you move out of your apartment can feel like a surprise gift when you’re in the process of moving, which can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

But that excitement over receiving your security deposit can be soured when the check is smaller than the amount you originally paid. And it’s even worse when you get nothing at all. A 2013 Rent.com survey of 1,000 U.S. renters found 26 percent received no security deposit back.