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Am I Entitled To A Refund For Rental Deposit If I Never Signed A Contract
I gave $400 dollars to a landlord for partial deposit with a balance of $500 but we could not agree on terms so no contract was signed. I have only a receipt stating that I gave her $400 dollars for partial deposit. I did not move in the place at all. Am I entitled to my money back?
01/04/2008 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Ohio | #14453How Long Does A Landlord Have To Return Security Deposit
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit and are they required to pay interest on the deposit?
12/20/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Virginia | #14172How long does Landlord have to return Security Deposit
I was given a 30-day notice to move from my apartment on October 1 with no reason given. I moved out and returned the premises to the owner on November 1. By November 30, I still had not received my security deposit back. I called the owner asking where it was and left my forwarding address on their answering machine. On December 1 a message was left on my voice mail at work th...
12/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Montana | #13643When Tenant Moves Out Without Notice, Is He Entitled to Security Deposit
If tenant moves out without 30 days notice at the end of a one year lease, lives there for another 10 days into the next month, and leaves without notice, do we have to give them the security deposit back?
12/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #13568What is the amount that a tenant can sue for failure of the Landlord to return security deposit?
What is the amount that a tenant can sue for failure of the Landlord to return security deposit in a timely manner, meaning more than 30 days. Including filing fees, court cost, and attorney fees?
12/03/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Arkansas | #13291What are the Tennessee Laws Regarding Return of Security Deposit
Is there a time limit in which a landlord in the state of TN must return the security deposit or inform by mail as to the reason they are not returning the deposit?
12/02/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #13207Is it Florida law that if you terminate a lease early you automatically lose your deposit?
Is it required by Florida state law's on rental contract that upon breaking a lease term a tenant and/or resident will loose security deposit and forced to remain payment of remaining lease term of six months?
12/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #13160Do I need to Return Security Deposit to Tenant who backed out of the Lease
I'm a landlord and I had a tenant that signed a one year lease for a home and gave me a security deposit on November 14. I met with the new tenant today to turn over the keys and he backed out of the lease agreement. He said his current landlord is allowing him to purchase the home. Am I able to keep the security deposit? Can I go after him for lost rent?
11/30/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Ohio | #13116What amount of time is the landlord suppose to return a security deposit?
What amount of time is the landlord suppose to return a security deposit? We moved August 1st and still have not recieved our security deposit. The landlord keeps telling us "I'll send it to you in 2 or three weeks". It's been 2 or 3 months now. What should I do next?
11/27/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Georgia | #12911On what grounds can a lardlord keep the security deposit?
Can a landlord keep a $750.00 security deposit for "There is no security deposit to be returned as it was applied to the plumbing repairs caused by your turning of the heat in February. I lived in a little school house that was 12 feet by 40 feet.
11/18/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Virginia | #12470