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No , unless there has been a breach of the rental agreement .
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∙ 14y ago
You may be able to keep the tenant's deposit if they have violated the terms of the lease agreement or caused damage beyond normal wear and tear. However, you must follow the legal process for deducting from the deposit and provide an itemized list of damages or unpaid rent. It is essential to check the rights and obligations outlined in your local landlord-tenant laws before making a decision.
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Is it illegal to spend tenants security deposit for unpaid rent if tenants left early?
No, normally you can spend the money. If a tenant terminates a lease early the landlord can keep the security deposit and sue the tenant for loss if the unit is not re-rented by the time the lease would have expired.
Can landlord in WI keep deposit to pay electric bill in tenants name?
he can keep it until the final meter reading and use it to pay the final bill, but he must refund the tenant whats left, if anything. if he doesnt keep it, then the electric company comes after him has the home owner. why should he be stuck with the tenants bill?
Can a landlord keep a tenants securtity deposit even if the tenant never signed a lease and never moved into the property?
Was the lease supposed to be a month-to-month lease or for a year or longer?
Why can a landlord ask for a deposit from some renters but not all renters Isn't that discrimination?
Yes, but most discrimination is perfectly legal. He can't, for instance, require all his black tenants to pay a deposit, but non of the white tenants. But, he can rent two apartments to two brothers, and tell one that he has to pay a deposit, but waive it for the other.
Does landlord owe tenants deposit if house catches on fire?
Yes, unless the tenant caused the fire, and the landlord can prove it.
Can you keep a house if one owner dies but the other is living?
look up joint tenants and tenants in common.Depends on how it was deeded
Can a CA Landlord ask for first and one and half times security deposit?
You can check with the Tenants Association in your city but that's not unusual. I'm surprised that they're not asking for first, last and the security deposit.
What are the accounting journal entries to record security deposit?
The accounting journal entries to record a security deposit should be a separate entry titled security deposit. You should include the tenants name, and it should be considered a liability since you will have to return it at some point.
How does the Deposit Protection Scheme for landlords in the UK work?
The Deposit Protection Scheme for landlords in the UK allows for protection for the tenant that at the end of an agreement they are entitled to potentially receive the deposit, or part of it, back. The scheme ensures that the money is safeguarded and protects both landlords and tenants in the event of a dispute.
If I put my house up for rent, what kind of liability insurance do I need to buy before I let tenants occupy it?
There are landlord and owner liability insurances available. A good lease agreement and deposit for damages can also help you cover damages by tenants.
Common Area Maintenance letter to tenants?
keep common area clean
How does a new landlord place a lien on tenants security deposit with current landlord?
You would have to go to Small Claims Court and get a judgment against the tenant. Then you could garnish the security deposit from the current landlord. Talk with an attorney for details.
