Deposit guarantee

Legal analysis: the deposit is a kind of guarantee, which can ensure that one party's behavior will not harm the interests of the other party, otherwise it will be necessary to pay the deposit or compensate separately. The scope of deposit guarantee varies according to the nature of the contract.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 389 The scope of guarantee of a security interest includes the principal creditor's right and its interest, liquidated damages, damages, expenses for keeping the secured property and realizing the security interest. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, such agreement shall prevail.

Article 390 During the guaranty period, if the mortgaged property is damaged, lost or expropriated, the owner of the secured property may get the insurance money, compensation or compensation in priority. If the performance period of the secured creditor's rights has not expired, the insurance money, compensation or compensation may also be deposited.