Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
What is the maximum prescribed security deposit amount in South Carolina?
I am thinking of moving to South Carolina from New York. We have a maximum prescribed security deposit amount in New York that a landlord may charge his prospective tenant. Does the tenancy law in South Carolina prescribe the same? Also, at the expiry of the lease, how long does the landlord have to return the deposit?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: South Carolina | #28793What should I do with the security deposit as I do not have any contact or address of the tenant?
I lease out a property in North Carolina on a weekly basis. My tenant terminated the lease and moved out of town. I am still in possession of the security deposit since the tenant left without collecting it. What should I do with the security deposit as I do not have any contact or address of the tenant?
12/23/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: North Carolina | #28690What is the maximum amount of security deposit in Maine?
I am shifting to the city of Maine next month and would like to rent an apartment. What is the maximum amount of security deposit that one would have to make for a tenancy at will agreement in Maine?
12/23/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Maine | #28667My unit has sustained more than ‘normal wear and tear’ damages. How do I recover the damages in this situation?
My tenants are to vacate my rental unit on the expiry of the term within a week. On inspection, I found that my unit has sustained certain damages that would not be categorized as ‘normal wear and tear’. How do I recover the damages in this situation in Indiana?
12/20/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Indiana | #28444What is the time limit within which the security deposit should be refunded by my landlord?
I vacated my rental unit a two day ago when the lease term expired. The rental unit is situated in South Bend, Indiana. What is the time limit within which the security deposit should be refunded by my landlord?
12/20/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Indiana | #28443How long do I have to wait before I can get a refund of the security deposit from my landlord?
I live in a rented house in Phoenix, Arizona. I have about a month left for the lease to expire. I pay a bi-weekly rent of $750. When I took this place up for rent, I had given him $2250 as the security deposit. I am moving from Arizona to New York and I need the security deposit refunded to me as soon as possible. I have been very careful in using the rented house and am leavi...
12/13/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Arizona | #28017My friend was staying in a rented house in Michigan. She has moved out and wants to get her security deposit back. The landlord insists on keeping to himself a portion of the deposit. Can the landlord refuse to return the security deposit?
My friend who was staying in a rented house in Grand Rapids, Michigan has moved out after the lease term. She wants to get her security deposit back. But, the landlord says he is entitled to keep to himself a portion of the deposit stating that her pet has damaged the carpet. Can the landlord refuse to return the security deposit?
11/09/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Michigan | #26485How long do I wait before I can get my hands on the security deposit with the landlord?
I am a student at the Michigan Technological University. I graduate this year and planning to move down south to California for employment. I have been living in a rented apartment. My landlord repeatedly threatens me with deduction in the security deposit for reasons like broken pipes and creaking door hinges, none of which are my doing. They were damaged even before I took up...
11/09/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Michigan | #26458Can I Collect Damages Beyond Wear and Tear?
My tenant broke their lease, and I kept their deposit. I have several things in the home that are damaged as well as things beyond normal wear and tear and normal clean up. Are these things I will be able to collect on and what are my chances of success with a lawsuit? The tenants have moved out of state.
10/26/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Arizona | #25535Can I Increase the Rent if a Tenant has Her Boyfriend Move In?
My tenant violated a provision of the lease, she moved in her boyfriend, without informing us. We gave her an increase of rent notice. Now we have more wear and tear on the unit. But my question is, she has until the 1st to make her decision. I did not accept her rent payment with the lessor amt. My question is if she doesn't want to pay the increase and decides to move. I know...
07/30/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #25258