Understanding Your Renters Rights and Getting Your Security Deposit Back

Renting an apartment shouldn’t feel scary, or daunting. It can be a very liberating experience, especially if this is your first time living on your own. Follow these tips as you move in or out of your Downey apartment to help ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Document everything: From the first time you set foot in your apartment, until the day your lease is up, documenting any and all property wear and tear is essential. By doing so, you will help protect yourself from any unwarranted charges to your security deposit.

However, you should also understand that as a renter you must do your due diligence in keeping the space tidy. Upon moving out, don’t forget to clean… from top to bottom, and remove any trash left behind.

Know your renter rights: Your landlord is required by law to give you a written account of charges to your security deposit. This means you can request an itemized list of charges, and check for redundancies.