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# Are rental deposits refundable?

## Learn when & if rental deposits can be refunded to tenants.

Tenants pay rental deposits before moving in & after their application & background check are approved by our Property Management team.

If you are on a lease-to-purchase agreement, this information may vary. Please reach out to our office directly and speak to a representative.

<https://info.completerealtysolutionsstl.com/how-does-the-move-out-process-work>When a tenant is [moving out](https://info.completerealtysolutionsstl.com/how-does-the-move-out-process-work) of the leased unit, the Property Management team will go through a few steps to determine if the deposit can be refunded to the tenant. 

During that process, we look to see that all of the following are true: 

- The unit is clean
- All personal belongings have been removed
- The unit has been completely vacated
- The unit is in the same or similar condition as it was when the tenant moved in
- The tenant does not currently owe any outstanding fees
- There is no damage to the property
- The tenant is not being evicted
- The tenant has completed the [Move Out Checklist](https://info.completerealtysolutionsstl.com/how-does-the-move-out-process-work)

If all the above are true, the tenant will receive the total deposit amount back after completing the move-out process.

Deposit refunds are issued in the form of a check payable to the tenant. 

 

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