The surety bonds are a security deposit / move in fee alternative. The total bond amount is set at one months rent, the program we use Assurant, will do a soft pull on your credit. Pending the credit score, they will determine a small portion of the total bond amount to be paid out of pocket. Based on our credit requirements for underwriting, the usual amount out of pocket lands between 10 - 20% of one months rent. This initial payment is non-refundable. Assuming the unit is in good condition upon a resident moving out, nothing further is owed. If there are damages, it would be up to Assurant and the resident to settle up on the remaining balance of the bond.