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Can 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 | #20024How Do I Sue to Get My Security Deposit Back in Arizona?
I lived at a residence from 12/06 to 09/09 and the property manger did not return my security deposit. I had the carpet professionally cleaned and also cleaned the house from front to back and inside spotless. I was denied a move out inspection. The house was not painted even before I moved in the house, the ? was brought to the 1st manager if they were going to paint the hou...
12/02/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Arizona | #19881Does My Landlord Need to Return a Security Deposit to a Roomate Who Moved Out?
I signed a lease with a co-tenant that had an original term of 2 years. The co-tenant put up the original deposit of $1100 I believe I paid him half of that amount but cannot prove it due to lack of bank records. He failed to pay any rent on the original lease. At the expiration of that lease the LL and I agreed to a new lease with me named as the sole tenant/lessee. The de...
11/17/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #19663When must a landlord return my security deposit when I gave proper notice of termination?
I was a tenant in Washington DC. My apartment lease had expired on March 1, 2009 so I was on a verbal month to month with the landlord this Spring. On 5/21/09 I notified the landlord I would be moving out 6/30/09. But on 6/28/09 I found out that taking occupancy at my new apartment in antother city was delayed, so on 6/28/09 I asked the landlord if I could extend a few days unt...
10/14/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: District Of Columbia | #19102When Does a Landlord Need to Return a Security Deposit in District of Columbia?
My landlord wants to keep my security deposit for 'repairs' but has not provided an itemized list within 45 days (the DC requirement). I've asked to have it on that basis--that she missed the deadline--but she refuses and has threatened a countersuit. Should I proceed, knowing that I have the only rights to the deposit, or does she have some claim or the ability to extend that ...
09/02/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: District Of Columbia | #18402Is there interest on a security deposit?
I live in Tennessee. Has my security deposit of $485.00 dollars acquired interest since I have been living in the apartment for over 10 years?
08/29/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #18310