Earn up to [v="apyvalue"] APY2. No account fees. No minimum balances.

Security Deposit Account for Landlords

Thousands of tech forward landlords hold security deposits in a free Baselane banking account.

Multiple accounts per property
No account fees or minimum balances
Earn up to [v="apyvalue"] APY² interest

Benefits of security deposit accounts

Landlords

  • Financial Protection: Provides a cushion to recover unpaid rent, utilities, or damages beyond normal wear and tear.
  • Repair & Maintenance Coverage: Covers property damage such as paint, carpet, or floor damage, including costs caused by pets.
  • Compliance Assurance: Keeps deposits in a compliant landlord security deposit bank account, separating personal and business funds.
  • Streamlined Returns: Simplifies refunding tenants while accounting for deductions like cleaning or unpaid utilities.
  • Recouping Costs on Lease Issues: Protects against losses from tenants breaking lease early or owing fees tied to double damages clauses.
  • Peace of Mind: Knowing funds are stored in a dedicated landlord deposit account ensures transparency and trust.

Tenants

  • Refund Guarantee: Deposits are held in a secure tenant deposit account, ensuring return after move-out if lease terms are met.
  • Fair Protection: Funds are protected from misuse, covering only actual repair costs like cleaning, paint touch-ups, carpet replacement, or floor damage.
  • Transparency on Deductions: Tenants can clearly see allowable charges, protecting against unfair claims on normal wear and tear.
  • Financial Security: Even in cases of breaking lease or disputes, tenants are protected under laws that regulate double damages and deposit returns.
  • Savings Potential: Deposits may be held in a tenant security deposit account or rental deposit account that earns security deposit interest, helping tenants recover more than they put in.
  • Peace of Mind: Tenants know their funds are kept in a rental security deposit account separate from the landlord’s operating money.

Why choose Baselane

Manage security deposits and more

  • All-in-one platform with banking, rent collection, accounting and more
  • Eligible to hold security deposits*
  • Free rent collection that’s landlord and renter friendly
  • Earn up to [v="apyvalue"] APY2
  • Comprehensive cash flow analytics and reporting
  • Modern user interface and experience
  • Excellent customer support

Take control of your spend

Open a dedicated security deposit bank account with Baselane to manage funds securely and compliantly. Each security deposit bank account is fully separated from operating money, helping landlords stay organized and meet legal requirements.

With Baselane, you can issue both physical and virtual debit cards linked to your security deposit accounts, complete with spend controls and automated Schedule E categorization. This makes it easy to track, tag, and reconcile every transaction.

For landlords who need to stay compliant in states requiring interest, Baselane offers an interest bearing account security deposit option, ensuring tenants benefit while you maintain transparency. By using a dedicated landlord security deposit account, you protect tenant funds and streamline bookkeeping in one simple platform.

Easily collect and return security deposits

With Baselane, collecting and refunding deposits is simple and compliant. Landlords can accept payments by ACH, wire, or check into a dedicated tenant security deposit account, ensuring funds are separated and transparent.

Deposits are held in a security deposit interest bearing account or security deposit savings account, so landlords stay compliant while tenants may earn interest. Using an account to hold security deposit avoids commingling funds and reduces legal risk.

When it’s time to return funds, refunds are processed quickly from the tenant security deposit account, with clear records of deductions for cleaning, damages, or unpaid utilities. Baselane also supports compliance with state rules on security deposit interest rate and refund timelines.

Whether managing a lease security deposit, rental deposit account, or landlord security deposit, Baselane streamlines the process from start to finish.

Easy to get started

Open a security deposit account for free

Create a virtual account
(aka - security deposit account)

Collect security deposits
into virtual account

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