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Security Deposit

CategoryReal Estate

Clause TypePayments

Definition

Tenant's responsibility to pay a deposit, and Landlord's rights and responsibilities to collect, hold, apply and return such deposit.

Example

Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof the Security Deposit as security for Lessees faithful performance of its obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults under this Lease, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said Security Deposit for the payment of any amount due Lessor or to reimburse or compensate Lessor for any liability, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may suffer or incur by reason thereof.