#security deposit

As some of you may know, I just moved into a new apartment at the end of May, narrowly avoiding homelessness for the second time in 2.5 years. I'm currently raising money to cover the security deposit that I owe my new property manager (who graciously allowed me to move in before paying it.)

About half of my security deposit can be covered by local nonprofits, but I have to come up with the other half. I don't have an income due to disability, so I've decided to open up writing commissions!

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This is vitally important: before—not after!—you pay your last rent check, ask your landlord about your security deposit. Get them to commit, in writing (if it’s not already on the lease), when and how they will determine how much you get back and how you’ll be receiving the funds. Provide them with your new address and contact information so they definitely know how to reach you after you’ve moved out.

As part of this discussion, schedule a walk-through with them for when you’re fully moved out and have completed all cleaning and necessary repairs. Take your own pictures during that walk-through so they know that you have proof of exactly how you left the place. You should both be present for the walk-through. Don’t let them do it without you.

I’m not trying to shit on landlords. I know the vast majority are decent human beings! But on the off-chance you have a villainous landlord shitty enough to try to keep your security deposit for no good reason, you need to take steps to defend your money.

I need to get at least $600 in my account by tomorrow so I can pay the security deposit for this new place, URGENTLY.

Our security deposit for the house was $2600. This was loaned to Dave by the guy he has been working for. The agreement was that Dave would work it off. Now this guy is demanding his money and backing out of the agreement.

I'm sure I don't have to tell you that we are scared out of our minds at being homeless again. I know I can't physically do it anymore. So, we are stuck having to try to raise that money asap.

I was waiting for something to happen. Nothing ever goes smoothly in my life. It's been one shit show after another since 2014. Plus, @helly-watermelonsmellinfellon both agreed that we didn't think this place was going to be permanent. The way fate makes us its whipping boy has caused us to not have much hope.

This really sucks because the holidays are around the corner, and we don't even have any money to do anything. Heck, we don't even have money to get the propane tank filled for heat.

If anyone could help us again it would be greatly appreciated. Please share the GFM as well. TIA!