Nonrefundable fee
A charge the landlord keeps regardless of the unit’s condition, such as a pet fee.
Arizona requires the purpose of every nonrefundable fee or deposit to be stated in writing; any fee not designated as nonrefundable is refundable (A.R.S. §33-1321(B)). Arizona also excludes a reasonable charge for redecorating or cleaning from the definition of security (§33-1310(15)).
North Carolina allows a reasonable nonrefundable fee for pets (§42-53). New York bars most fees before or at the start of a tenancy beyond those allowed by statute (RPL §238-a(1)(a)).
Definitions and rules come from each state’s official statute text. This is general information, not legal advice. All terms