# More Renters Are Using Tools to Skip Security Deposits, but There’s a Catch

- Published: 2026-06-05T13:00:05Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T20:02:43Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/your-money/renting-security-deposit-alternatives.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Your Money
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Third-party services charge fees to help renters bypass some upfront costs of signing a lease. Unlike traditional deposits, the money won’t be returned to tenants.

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