Visitors from 13 countries, mostly in Africa, will now be required to post the bonds. People from countries that are part of ...

Two new bills aimed at making renting more affordable in Philadelphia became law this week. One bill caps apartment application fees at the cost a property owner incurs for a background check or ...

The new rental laws, which are based on the ‘Model Tenancy Act, 2021, have a lot of features that benefit tenants besides making it totally formal. For instance, every tenancy must have a digitally ...

Long Beach police have arrested a woman who is accused of stealing security deposits from people looking for an apartment, more than two years after allegations first surfaced. Anne Bergstedt, 40, was ...

Texas law requires landlords to refund security deposits within 30 days after renters move out of an apartment or home. Still, complaints are common about tenants waiting months for money that is ...

If you rent your apartment or home in North Carolina, you likely had to pay a security deposit before moving in. This amount is typically equivalent to one month’s rent. For some people, it can be a ...

Landlords are allowed to raise the security deposit each time you renew your lease, but only within the bounds of the law. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: I live in a rent-stabilized apartment in Bay Ridge, ...

Starting next week on Tuesday, September 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments, and instead move exclusively to electronic payments: ...

I’ve had disputes with my landlord in the past over “normal wear and tear.” But what exactly is the difference betweennormal wear and tearand actualdamageto a rental unit? July and August are busy ...

You have different options for receiving Social Security payments. It can take time for the Social Security Administration to process a change. Make sure to follow up if your money doesn’t arrive when ...

A new civic tech application looks to help New York City tenants pressure their landlords to return security deposits when they move out, something many renters miss out on. The mobile-friendly ...

A new month means a new Social Security deposit for nearly 69 million Americans. Retirees, those with disabilities, dependents and more rely on the financial benefit to cover everyday costs such as ...