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Yes you can have your check cancelled. However, the landlord probably hasn't cashed the check because they are aware you may not like some of the conditions. It would be best (if you like the place to rent) to discuss, in person, with the landlord any stipulations you don't care for and see if you can both come to an amicable agreement. These are some conditions for apartments, condos or homes to rent: CONDOS: If you are renting from the owner you still have to follow the rules of the "the board" (can't remember the name they call the Board) of that building. Usually this means you cannot have different colored drapes on your windows, nothing hanging on the outside of your entrance door (some don't even allow wreaths at Xmas time) and the kicker here is the parking space. Usually it's underground parking, but seldom "guest parking" which can be a pain at times. You should ask the landlord (if a condo) who will pay the monthly fee for clean-up of garbage, any outdoor gardening around the building, etc. This should be up to the person who owns that condo. Before moving in take a video tape or camera photos (with date on the video tape or camera) of every room of your condo to protect yourself against paying for any damages incurred during the former renter or owner. APARTMENTS: Often first and last months rent has to be given, but some landlords may wave this if you are honest and low on cash. They have the law on their side as far as a "noise by-law" meaning they can give you one warning for a loud party and if it continues they have a right to kick you out of that apartment without much notice. They are not responsible, in some cases, for a parking space for your car, or guest parking. You are responsible for any damage you make in that apartment. Please take pictures (be sure the camera you take pictures with or video tape has a date on it) and go through the condition of that apartment. This protects your rights. Do this before moving in. RENTING A HOUSE: It is usually the same as the above. The only difference is you can have as many guests as you want and people will just park out on the street so parking stalls or space is usually not a problem. An important part of renting a house is to decide if the landlord or the renter is responsible for keeping up gardens and mowing the lawn. If you are in charge of keeping the lawn mowed, gardens up, then it's up the the landlord to provide you with the tools. In each one of these cases the landlord is responsible for fixing or replacing any appliances in that rental property. If you have damaged an appliance (surface of the enamel, elements on the stove, etc.) then it's up to you to have it repaired. It is also up to the landlord to have the house in good living condition; clean walls, carpets, cupboards, etc. before you move in. I mentioned the above so you would have some idea as to what are your rights and the landlords. THE LAW: If you have a problem making your rent once in a year, please see your landlord and let them know why. Usually the landlord will be OK with this if you're honest about it. If you take advantage and are late with more than two months rent the landlord has the right to change the locks on your door and refuse to let you in to get your contents out until you pay the rent. The landlord also has the right to come in to inspect your house, apartment, condo as long as they give you 24 hours notice. It is seldom they do this. They also must contact you if they should have to come in an fix emergency Plumbing, etc., but if there is a leak the landlord can go in at any time, but still has to inform you they were there. If any rental place doesn't allow pets, then that's the right of the landlord and if they agree you can have a cat, dog, bird, etc., be sure it's in the contract. It's a bonus when a landlord allows pets, but you are expected to be sure that pet doesn't damage the interior of the rental property and if you have a dog it is up to you to "scoop the poop" and keep the property clean. Again, if you like the rental place you are talking about don't give up too easily and see if you can come to some agreement with the landlord. Good luck Marcy This is a goofy question! After 35 years in the landlord business I can make a statement such as that. First of all, what reasonable prospective tenant is going to fork over their check (YES, their promise to pay (until cashed)) and then work on the fact the landlord forgot to ask them to sign the application to rent (which by the way means the landlord canNOT run a credit report check), and then allow the prospect to take a copy of the lease or rental agreement to review? This sounds like the prospect wanted the rental, the landlord probably did not want the prospect and gave the prospect at least 3 ways to back out of the deal. I suggest you call the landlord, inform him that he cannot proceed with your application and to return or destroy your check (put a stop payment on it just in case, remember the stop payment is only valid for 90 days). In the future, don't be in such a rush to give the landlord your check and then try to find ways to back out.

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Q: If you have not signed an application but gave the landlord a deposit but he hasn't cashed the check and you do not agree with some items on the agreement can you cancel the check?
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