Shipping-container rentals may require a deposit, but many do not. Conway Containers currently advertises no security deposit for its 20-foot rentals in British Columbia, while Yellowhead Storage notes that deposit policies vary among rental companies. Those are provider examples, not a general rule: your dated quote should label every upfront amount as security, rent, reservation money or a card authorization and state whether it is refundable.
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