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How 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 | #25258Can 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 | #24249