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Security Deposit Clause Checker — Know If Your Deposit Is Protected
Security deposits are one of the most disputed parts of any rental agreement — and one sentence in your lease can determine whether you get yours back. Revealr reads your security deposit clause against standard tenant protections and flags language that could legally or practically cost you your deposit before you even move in.
- Full clause-by-clause review — every section, not just the highlights
- Risk score 0–100 — understand severity at a glance
- Plain-English explanations — no legal jargon required
- Specific action steps — exactly what to negotiate or ask
- PDF + email delivery — share with the other party or an attorney
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What Makes a Security Deposit Clause Risky or Illegal?
What Revealr checks in security deposit terms
What Revealr Checks in Your Security Deposit Terms
Here is what a Revealr analysis looks like for a real Lease Security Deposit Clause.
This clause states the $2,500 security deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances. This language is unenforceable in most states and violates tenant protection statutes. Do not sign without negotiating this clause.
How to Protect Your Security Deposit Before You Move In
Security deposit disputes are the single most common landlord-tenant conflict in the U.S. — and most of them start with a lease clause that was never reviewed before signing.
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Revealr provides AI-assisted document analysis for informational purposes only. Security deposit laws vary by state and locality. Consult a tenant rights organization or attorney for specific legal advice.