{"id":369252,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:19","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/security-deposit-laws-can-help-get-your-deposit-back.html"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T23:33:00","slug":"security-deposit-laws-can-help-get-your-deposit-back","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/security-deposit-laws-can-help-get-your-deposit-back.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Your Security Deposit Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n By Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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