rental deposit
Also called: uang jaminan sewa
Security money paid by the tenant upfront, returned if there is no damage.
What it means
A rental deposit or rental security money is a sum of money paid by the tenant upfront and held by the owner as security. These funds can be used to cover damage or arrears when the lease ends. The remainder should be returned according to the agreement.
Why it matters for families
A deposit ties up family money that cannot be used for other needs during the rental period. If the return conditions are not written down, a family can lose the deposit due to unclear damage claims. This is often overlooked in initial cash flow planning.
Example
For example, rent is Rp3 million per month and the deposit is agreed at one month's rent, namely Rp3 million. The family needs to prepare that money outside the first month's rent and moving costs.
Common misunderstanding
Many tenants think the deposit automatically becomes the last month's rent. The correction: check the agreement, because using the deposit usually must be agreed in writing.