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What can I do to get deposit back from landlord if no contract was signed?
My girlfriend rented a apartment and payed a deposit and first months rent. She has lived there for 6 months, and now has found a cheaper apartment. The landlord say he will not give her the deposit back because she didn't live there longer than 12 months. There was no contract between them. The only thing he asked her before she moved in is if she was going to be living there ...
08/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #7796What is the law in Connecticut for first and last months rent and security deposit?
What is the law in Connecticut for first and last months rent and security deposit? I am charging first and last months rent and security deposit. Is there some information that can be sent to me regarding this? My realtor is confused per my lease and my lawyer is telling me that there is no such thing as last months rent.
07/30/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Connecticut | #7583I feel the deposit cannot be non-refundable since California law in my case?
I was on a month-to-month apartment tenancy in San Diego, CA. Due to life circumstances (my roommate getting married) and the landlord continuing to enter our home without permission, we decided to terminate our lease. I called the landlord and sent a letter stating a termination-- the letter gave alittle over a 30 day notice. I asked the landlord if it was an acceptalbe not...
07/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #7231Can my security deposit go towards my last month's rent?
I moved into my new house and I am not renewing my lease due to the fact I purchased a home. I paid a $600 security deposit that is due back if the house is in compliance; which it is. I will be moving into the house I am buying. Can I use the $600 and send them $250 to clear the August rent without being penalized?
07/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Alabama | #7095Can the owner be held responsible in any way by lessee's if court action was taken in regards to deposit?
Owner signed a lease to rent home for 1 year. Lessee 1 and 2 did not come up with the money to execute lease on agreed date. Lessee 1 called owner to state a problem and ask to meet the next day at 4:00 pm. Owner agreed. Lessee 1 did not show or call owner about his not making that appointment. Owner called lessee 1 and left a voice mail stating his deposit would be held and th...
07/09/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #7013How can I get my daughter's personal belongings back from her landlord?
My daughter left in the night to go to Illinois. When she left, she left all her clothes, furniture, and my grand kid's toys and clothes also. The reason she left is that she owed money to the man that let her stay in his home, so they left without them knowing. I filed a missing report on her and the children and found out where they were. I asked the landlord if I could pos...
07/03/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: North Carolina | #6877Can property managers threaten to keep my deposit?
I have a rental lease for one year. 4 1/2 months into the lease the property manager says the owner wants to sell the house and they would be putting a lock box on the door and showing it 4 days later. When I moved in, there was no mention of them contemplating selling the house. What are my rights? I did tell them I wanted to be let out of the lease because I did not know ...
07/03/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Idaho | #6868Are you supposed to get yearly interest on your security deposit?
Are you supposed to get yearly interest on your security deposit?
06/20/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Maryland | #6558What constitutes ordinary wear and tear in relation to a lease agreement?
Are there guidelines to what constitutes "ordinary wear and tear" in relation to a lease agreement? The landlady wants to withhold deposit money for carpet cleaning for "spots." Sounds like ordinary wear and tear to me. $200 at stake.
06/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Indiana | #6106What can I do to collect my security deposit from my previous landlord?
I recently moved out of an apartment in FL after completing my 1 year lease. It has been 1 month since I moved and my landlord still has not given my security deposit. He hasn't even given written notice that he was making a claim towards it. The home was returned in excellent condition and he now claims that I moved out before the lease ended. How do I get him to pay back my s...
05/14/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #4726