What happens after a tenant vacates due to Pay or Quit Notice?
Full Question:
Tenant A is behind in rent payments and has received a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit from Landlord A. Tenant A does not have the funds available and vacates the property. What should Landlord A do once the property is vacated?
01/08/2007 |
Category: Landlord Tenant |
State: Alabama |
#212
Answer:
Generally, Landlord A is allowed to keep the security deposit to cover some of the back rent owed. In most jurisdictions, when this happens, the landlord must try to rent the property as soon as possible. If the tenant left personal belonging on the property, the landlord may immediately remove them. If the value of all the property is less or equal to $50.00, the landlord may sell or dispose of them seven (7) days after notifying the tenant If the value of all the property is more than $50.00, the landlord may sell or dispose of them forty-five (45) days after notifying the tenant.