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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
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What Makes a Security Deposit Clause Risky or Illegal?

What Revealr checks in security deposit terms

"Non-refundable" deposit language
Blanket non-refundable clauses are unenforceable in most states
Vague wear and tear definitions
Undefined "normal wear and tear" enables excessive deductions
Landlord deduction rights
Overly broad deduction lists that go beyond documented damage
Return deadline provisions
Missing or excessively long deposit return timelines
Deposit amount vs legal maximum
Deposits exceeding 1–2 months rent may violate state law

What Revealr Checks in Your Security Deposit Terms

Here is what a Revealr analysis looks like for a real Lease Security Deposit Clause.

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Revealr Analysis
Lease Security Deposit Clause
Risk Score
74 / 100
CRITICAL§5.2
Non-Refundable Security Deposit

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.

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How to Protect Your Security Deposit Before You Move In

Tenants reviewing a new lease
You want to make sure your deposit is legally protected before handing it over
Renters who have had deposit disputes before
You know how costly a bad deposit clause can be
First-time renters
You want to understand exactly what your deposit covers and when you get it back

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.