In far too many landlord-tenant disputes, security deposits become a huge issue, and a sticking point. Security deposits are funds that landlords require tenants to pay before moving into a rental property. These funds are meant to cover damages to the property or unpaid rent. A qualified landlord tenant lawyer like Rajiv Syed, can help landlords understand the legal requirements for security deposits and ensure that they are handling them correctly. They can also help tenants recover their security deposits if they have been wrongfully withheld.