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Aptoria security deposits: today vs. planned
Tracking security deposits in Aptoria is planned; the rent roll shows the deposit amount on leases already in your workspace. Aptoria never deducts from a deposit on its own; a person approves every deduction.
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Tracking security deposits in Aptoria is planned; the rent roll shows the deposit amount on leases already in your workspace. Aptoria never deducts from a deposit on its own; a person approves every deduction.
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Tracking security deposits in Aptoria is planned; the rent roll shows the deposit amount on leases already in your workspace.
Returning security deposits through Aptoria is planned.
Aptoria will never return or refund a deposit on its own; a person will approve every refund.
Handling a deposit today
Take the deposit the way your tenants pay now and keep it as your state requires; some states require a separate account, a receipt, or interest. Caps and return deadlines vary, so check the state security-deposit resource before you set an amount.
A deposit is money you hold and may have to return, so it is generally not rental income when you receive it. Ask your accountant how to treat a deposit you later apply to unpaid rent or damage.
At move-in, Aptoria’s Move-in inspection checklist template helps you record the unit’s condition; fill it in, then download or print it for both sides to keep.
Deductions stay your decision
Aptoria never deducts from a deposit on its own; a person approves every deduction.
Your state sets the deadline to return a deposit and the rules for itemizing deductions, so check them before you keep any part of one.
Frequently asked questions
Check the rules where the property is
These resources organize state-level starting points. They are not a substitute for checking the current local rule, lease, or qualified advice before you act.
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