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Am I entitled to the return of my full security deposit?
We have to contest a claim made on our security deposit at the end of our lease, which we did not break but moved when the annual lease had ended. The landlord has claimed $150 for misc repairs he "states" he did, but has shown no receipts for prices nor proof that the work was completed, and it's very negligible if the problems were necessary beyond normal wear & tear - they a...
05/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #4546How do I collect my security deposit if the landlord is withholding my funds?
I was on a month to month lease. Gave notice on 01/15/07 to move out on 02/15/07. Actual move out was on 02/05/07. Property manager and I did walk-thru of apartment. She mentioned nails in walls, nothing else. I gave a forwarding address. On 03/17/07 received certified letter of intent to withhold $85.00. No explaination was given as to what the $85.00 charge was for. M...
05/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #4476I have not received full deposit from landlord after moving out of apartment. What should I do?
I was on a month to month lease. Gave notice on 01/15/07 to move out on 02/15/07. Actual move out was on 02/05/07. Property manager and I did walk-thru of apartment. She mentioned nails in walls, nothing else. I gave a forwarding address. On 03/17/07 received certified letter of intent to withhold $85.00. No explanation was given as to what the $85.00 charge was for. My...
05/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #4475If I do not receive my deposit in a reasonable amount of time am I entitled to damages?
I recently moved out of a condo that I was renting. I was told by the property managers that I would get my deposit check back within 30 days. It has been a month and a half and I have not seen anything. I contacted the managment company and they state that it was sent out 3 week ago. I believe that they are not telling the truth about sending the check and I can get no answer ...
05/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Nevada | #4426What can I do if my entire deposit was not returned without explaination?
We recently rented a house in Lantana, TX for 8 months. We had a walk through with the landlord and gave him a list of things wrong with property which listed that the carpet was not clean at move-in. Upon moving out on March 29th, we again had another walk through to which the landlord stated that "I owe you money" as the house was clean with no damages The lease states he ...
05/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Texas | #4404What are my options for keeping the deposits due tot he pet urine odor and replacing of carpets?
I am a landlord who rented a home to a couple with 2 dogs and a cat. They paid a pet deposit of $200 and a security deposit of $500 when they moved in April of 2005. They where very good tenants and I had no issues with them. When they moved in as stated in the move-in inspection list everything was brand new (carpets, paint, windows and blinds etc.) we had just remodele...
05/09/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #4318Has my security deposit aquired interest since I have been living in the apartment 10 years?
I am going to be moving out of my apartment that I have resided in for 10 years. I would like to know if my security deposit I paid should accumulate interest? If so, at what rate? Is this a law that a landlord has to pay interest after so many years?
05/09/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Pennsylvania | #4303Can I use my security deposit for last month's rent if I have already given my notice?
If I plan to leave my room that I am renting in 30 days, and have given my landlord notice, can I apply my security deposit for the last months rent?
05/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #3512Can landlord keep deposit to repaint and replace carpet if it was not needed?
A tenant moves into new home on lease agreement; 3 occupants and 2 dogs are listed. No pet deposit requested by landlord or listed on lease. After 1.5 years, the tenant moves out, landlord wants to keep $3,000 security deposit to paint walls and replace carpet, can he?
04/25/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Kentucky | #3318How must interest does a $750 Security Depoist amount to?
How must interest does a $750 Security Depoist amount to?
04/09/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Maryland | #2807