Collect, track, and return security deposits with a clean record

Security deposits are one of the most heavily regulated and most frequently disputed parts of a tenancy. Seayora keeps the deposit, the lease, and the condition evidence in one record so the return is defensible.

What the platform handles

  • Collect deposits through the same payment rails as rent
  • Keep the deposit tied to the lease, unit, and tenancy
  • Link dated move-in and move-out condition evidence
  • Document deductions against specific inspection findings
  • Record the return with a full transaction trail

Important limitation

Deposit rules — including caps, whether interest is owed, where funds must be held, and the deadline to return them — vary by state and often by city. Seayora gives you collection, tracking, and evidence; it does not determine what you may lawfully withhold or where you are required to hold funds. Confirm your obligations for your jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Does Seayora hold my deposits in escrow?

Seayora provides collection, tracking, and documentation. Requirements about where deposits must be held and whether interest is owed vary by jurisdiction — confirm what applies to you.

How do I justify a deduction?

Link the deduction to dated move-in and move-out inspection evidence captured in the platform, which is the documentation that resolves most disputes.

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Documentation

  • Security Deposits on Seayora — How to collect, hold, document, and return a security deposit using Seayora’s payment and record-keeping tools.
  • Move-In & Move-Out Checklists — How to document a unit’s condition at move-in and move-out to protect both landlord and tenant when it’s time to return a deposit.

Related features

  • Move-In & Move-Out Inspections — Run structured move-in and move-out checklists with photo evidence, so deposit deductions are backed by a dated record instead of a memory.
  • Online Rent Collection Software — Full online rent collection: free ACH bank transfers, card payments, AutoPay, automatic late fees, roommate splitting, next-day funding, and $0.00 in landlord transaction fees.