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Security Deposit Return Letter: A Landlord’s Guide (Template & Tips)

A return of security deposit letter is amongst the most significant letters in a landlord-tenant relationship, documenting the formal termination of a tenancy. It's not best practice to do it right – it is necessary to defend yourself against future disputes and financial fines.  An open, immediate, and documented letter ensures clarity and safeguards your professional standing. No matter whether you are refunding the full deposit, sharing part of it, or keeping the whole amount, this letter is the official one. It can be difficult to discern landlord responsibilities, and we understand that. This complete tutorial will walk you through all the steps of making and sending a proper security deposit return letter, with templates and advice that will help you avoid breaking the law and saf

Jul 22, 2025

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The Average Renters Insurance Cost Nationwide (Updated 2025)

The Average Renters Insurance Cost Nationwide (Updated 2025)

The average renters' insurance cost is a key detail for both tenants and landlords. Knowing the average insurance cost helps tenants protect their belongings from fire, theft, or water damage.  For example, you can list all your valuables, compare the co

Jul 22, 2025
Does Renter’s Insurance Cover Property Damage? [Must-Read 2025]

Does Renter’s Insurance Cover Property Damage? [Must-Read 2025]

Does renters' insurance cover property damage? If you rent, this is one of the most important questions to answer in 2025. Many tenants sign a lease without fully understanding how renters' insurance for property damage works.  At LeaseRunner, we believe

Jul 22, 2025
10 Rental Application Questions Landlords Can Legally Ask (2025)

10 Rental Application Questions Landlords Can Legally Ask (2025)

You’ve got a property to rent and people are applying, how do you know who’s the right fit? It all starts with smart, typical rental application questions. In 2025, landlords have to be careful about what they ask. These 10 landlord-approved question

Jul 22, 2025
How Do Landlords Verify Employment of Tenants? A Complete Guide

How Do Landlords Verify Employment of Tenants? A Complete Guide

How do landlords verify employment? They should, and most experienced ones do. Employment verification is one of the key steps in screening tenants because it confirms whether they can realistically afford your rental. This article will explain the diffe

Jul 22, 2025
What is a Rent Concession? A Guide to Attract & Retain Tenants (2025)

What is a Rent Concession? A Guide to Attract & Retain Tenants (2025)

What is a rent concession? It’s the landlord’s version of a handshake deal sweetener, only much more strategic. In 2025, with renters shopping around harder than ever, concessions can be the hook that turns browsers into long-term tenants. Let’s loo

Jul 22, 2025
Does Renters' Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? [MUST-READ 2025]

Does Renters' Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? [MUST-READ 2025]

Does renters' insurance cover natural disasters? Many renters and landlords ask this question when storms, earthquakes, or wildfires threaten their homes. At LeaseRunner, we see how vital it is to know if your policy protects against fire, tornadoes, or s

Jul 17, 2025
What Does Renters Insurance Cover & What It Doesn't [Essential Guide]

What Does Renters Insurance Cover & What It Doesn't [Essential Guide]

What renters' insurance covers is something every landlord must know. If a fire destroys a tenant’s couch, their personal property coverage in renters' insurance pays for a new one. If a thief steals a laptop, the tenant’s policy helps, not you. If a

Jul 16, 2025
The Complete Guide to Illinois Portable Tenant Screening Report (2025)

The Complete Guide to Illinois Portable Tenant Screening Report (2025)

The Illinois portable tenant screening report is changing how renting works in 2025. Renters can now reuse one report instead of paying over and over. This guide will show you how to use the Illinois portable tenant screening report to save money and avo

Jul 16, 2025
How to File a Hardship Stay of Eviction? A Landlord-Tenant Guide (2025)

How to File a Hardship Stay of Eviction? A Landlord-Tenant Guide (2025)

Knowing how to file a hardship stay of eviction or how to check the eviction history can protect families from losing their homes when unexpected financial hardships—like job loss or medical emergencies—strike. While many tenants face situations beyon

Jul 15, 2025
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