Common use of Security/Damage Deposit Clause in Contracts

Security/Damage Deposit. The security deposit is to be held to reserve rental for . Upon Xxxxxx’s arrival, it becomes a damage deposit. If the Tenant changes his/her/their mind, the security deposit is non- refundable and will be forfeited. The damage deposit will be returned within 20 days of the expiration of the Lease pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, turning in the keys ($10.00 for each missing key), and providing forwarding addresses, provided there is no physical damage to the premises and its furnishings, other than ordinary wear and tear, and no outstanding bills as provided. Tenants agree to allow Lessor to deduct from the security deposit the following charges if they apply: (a) The costs of any repairs, replacements, redecorating, and or refurnishing of the premises, or any fixtures, systems or appliances, caused by other than “ordinary” wear; (b) any damages caused by smoking inside the house as smoking is not permitted; (c) a reasonable cleaning expense; and (d) any outstanding bills (e.g. cable, internet, phone, electric, fuel). THE SECURITY DEPOSIT MAY NOT BE USED FOR RENTAL PAYMENTS.

Security/Damage Deposit. The security deposit is to be held to reserve rental for . Upon XxxxxxTenant’s arrival, it becomes a damage deposit. If the Tenant changes his/her/their mind, the security deposit is non- refundable and will be forfeited. The damage deposit will be returned within 20 days of the expiration of the Lease pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, turning in the keys ($10.00 for each missing key), and providing forwarding addresses, provided there is no physical damage to the premises and its furnishings, other than ordinary wear and tear, and no outstanding bills as provided. Tenants agree to allow Lessor to deduct from the security deposit the following charges if they apply: (a) The costs of any repairs, replacements, redecorating, and or refurnishing of the premises, or any fixtures, systems or appliances, caused by other than “ordinary” wear; (b) any damages caused by smoking inside the house as smoking is not permitted; (c) a reasonable cleaning expense; and (d) any outstanding bills (e.g. cable, internet, phone, electric, fuel). THE SECURITY DEPOSIT MAY NOT BE USED FOR RENTAL PAYMENTS.