Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Can a landlord keep the security deposit if tenant failed to maintain items in unit?
As a landlord, can I keep the security deposit to pay for neglect at keeping sufficient oil in tank to keep the boiler in good working order and to pay for missed rent during the time that the heat supply was changed from oil to natural gas. I had a tenant who did not keep the oil in the tank sufficient to keep soot from clogging the boiler. The boiler overheated on 4/16 and ...
07/25/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Pennsylvania | #25230Can I deduct damage to the apartment from the security deposit?
HAVE A SECURITY DEPOSIT IN PLACE FROM TENANT OF WHICH SHE WANTS FULL REIMBURSMENT WITH DAMAGES ON SITE, HOW DO I RESOLVE. MEETING TOMORROW AM THANKS
07/01/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Arizona | #25126Is There a Legal Limit on the Pet Deposit a Landlord Can Require?
is there a limit of how much deposit a landlord can require for a pet ?
04/16/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #24654Can I Claim Further damages By a Tenant Discovered After the Security Deposit Was Returned?
I rented to a tenant with 3 cats. I noticed urine odor strongly in a few areas of the house upon doing the move out inspectection and had them treated. I returned her deposit within 21 days but am now noticing more areas that are damaged from pet urine and stink very badly. Can I still charge her for the damage caused by her pets?
03/16/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #24418Must I return the security deposit to former tenant who breached the lease and caused damage?
I am a landlord in New York State. My tenants have signed a 1 year lease until March, 31, 2011. At the end of December 2010 they informed me they would be breaking the lease and moving out at the end of January 2011. Originally with a verbal agreement between myself and the tenants I would keep their security (1200.00) and last months rent (1225.00) to carry them through. O...
02/18/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: New York | #24249Can a Landlord in Virginia Require a Two Month's Rent Security Deposit?
In Arlington, VA, can I require a two month rent deposit when I lease my condo apartment?
02/15/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Virginia | #24227Does a Landlord in California Have to Return a Security Deposit if the Property is Foreclosed?
I foreclosed on my rental home and prior to this happening I asked the renter if she would like her deposit back and move out of the home in 30 days or would she wait and stay in the home without paying rent and deal with the bank. After a year of leaving in this home rent free the renter is demanding her deposit back. What do I do?
01/31/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #24121Can a landlord bill a former tenant for damages after accepting early termination of lease?
If a tenant has honored the obligations of an 'Early Lease Termination' and was 'cleared' by the landlord of any damages, including normal 'wear and tear' after seven (7) years, can the landlord, all of a sudden, create a list of supposedly damages and charges, 2 weeks after the fact, and bill the tenant and threaten to send the tenant to collections?
07/30/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Georgia | #22791When must a security deposit be returned to tenant following a fire in the unit?
This is about rental property and security deposite refunds.On Dec 12,2009, there was a large fire. The Fire Marshal said he could not determine the cause...it may have been electrical. My insurance co Allstate has a 'Cause' task team investigateing. My 30 days will be up in days to send her refund back or can I wait past the leagal 30 day due to the ongoing investigation and d...
01/08/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Ohio | #20348Do Security Deposits in Pennsylvania Need to Be in an Interest Bearing Bank Account?
In the state of PA, what is the rules for 'Procedures concerning security deposits vary widely from state to state, with a sizable minority of states requiring placement in a separate, interest bearing bank account with interest being periodically paid out to tenants.' Is there any? I appreciate your help!
12/12/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Pennsylvania | #20024