State law requires landlords to return security deposits within 14 days. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: After selling our apartment in Brooklyn, my family and I rented for 14 months from an owner in our ...

When you move out of your apartment, you probably expect to use your security deposit for other expenses. But what can you do if your landlord refuses to return it without any explanation? Or what if ...

Managing money isn’t just about staying on top of what you earn. It’s also about getting all the money you’re entitled to, including refunds. That includes getting your security deposit back — no ...

State law requires most landlords to return the security deposit to a former tenant within 14 days of their exit, or explain why they won’t. That law hasn’t applied to rent-stabilized landlords, but ...

This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here. Your landlord is required to return your security deposit, with interest, within 30 ...