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These days, security deposits have gone the way of the paper lease. In their place have arisen “move-in fees,” which are nonrefundable cash payments demanded by landlords before tenants move in.

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Security deposits for renters are fairer than exploding move-in fees

These days, security deposits have gone the way of the paper lease. In their place have arisen “move-in fees,” which are nonrefundable cash payments demanded by landlords before tenants move in.

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