Quick-reference guides
Understand the details behind a deposit dispute.
Focused guides for common questions about deductions, proof, remedies, and documented mailing.
- 8 min
Deductions
Normal wear and tear
Compare ordinary deterioration with tenant-caused damage and identify the evidence that matters.
Read guide - 7 min
Deductions
Age and replacement costs
Review age, prior condition, repairability, actual cost, and betterment without relying on false universal formulas.
Read guide - 7 min
Remedies
Possible bad-faith factors
Organize conduct and records that may matter under a state rule without treating a checklist as a legal finding.
Read guide - 5 min
Mailing
How to send Certified Mail
Create USPS acceptance and delivery records when you decide that documented mailing fits your needs.
Read guide
Need the state-specific rule?
Use the Learning Center for the full process, or go directly to the deadline, source links, and remedies for your state.
Ready to organize your own facts?
Review the timeline and deductions for free before deciding whether a personalized letter fits your next step.