Guide to Understanding Your Security Deposit for East Lansing Students: Where to Start

Students moving to East Lansing have a range of off-campus housing choices, and it helps to understand deposit terms before signing anything.

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Students moving to East Lansing have a range of off-campus housing choices, and it helps to understand deposit terms before signing anything.

Guide to Understanding Your Security Deposit for East Lansing Students: Where to Start

A guide to understanding your security deposit for East Lansing students should start with getting the deposit amount, move-in condition report, and refund timeline in writing. Ask what counts as normal wear and tear versus damage before you move in.

Tips for Protecting Your Security Deposit

• Document the unit's condition with photos and video at move-in

• Get the deposit refund timeline in writing

• Ask what counts as normal wear and tear versus damage

• Keep a copy of the signed move-in condition report

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