I signed a lease that says I don't owe a security deposit. Now they want me to pay one???

I live in SC. The original lease says "...security deposit of $0..." Now they want me to pay $905 saying they told me about it before I signed the lease. Even if they did, I was getting so much wacky info from the rental office, I didn't intend to pay anything until I got a copy of the lease. I fully intend to stick to the lease or move.

What are my rights?

Your rights and obligations, and the landlords rights and obligations are spelled out in the contract SIGNED by both parties.

If your " Signed by both parties" lease says no security deposit (be sure it really states that) then you do not have to give one.
Written agreement takes precedent over verbal contracts

I would not pay any deposit, and just show them the copy of your lease that shows you do not owe a deposit. If you pay a deposit that's not on the lease, at the end of the lease they may claim you never paid the deposit.

If they continue to insist you owe a deposit, consult an attorney.

The signed lease by both parties is the legal lease.

You can stick to the lease. When its up, they probably won't renew it unless you pay the deposit, however.

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