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Can a landlord ask for a second deposit after you've signed a lease?
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∙ 9y ago
In many states this is allowable; in many it's not. If your landlord is asking for more deposit then it's up to you whether you want to rent the unit under this new condition. Remember, unless you move out and have caused damage, your landlord has to refund you your deposit-- and all of it. Any damages for which they have provided receipts for repairs must be presented to you, in most states, within 30 days of your departure.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo they cannot. If they signed a lease that states a specific deposit and that deposit was paid, they cannot retroactively increase the deposit. If they continue to demand the extra payment of a security deposit, inform them to stop contacting you and that your lease is active and you're not consenting to any changes to it.
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∙ 9y agoNo. Once your lease is signed and deposits given the Landlord cannot change the terms of that lease.
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Does the landlord have to give back security deposit if tenant refuses to sign lease but moves in?
Normally a security deposit is paid before the lease is signed. Once your lease is mutually signed then you have the right to move in.
If you signed a lease and did not pay a security deposit is it valid?
Signing the lease and paying the security deposit are two separate issues. Furthermore, if you don't pay the security deposit then you could be in violation of the lease terms and be evicted if the landlord chooses. Normally you pay the security deposit before you and your landlord sign the lease, or work out a payment plan that you and your landlord agree to. If your landlord agreed to allow you to skip the security deposit then that part of the lease is waived and the rest of the lease stands.
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?
Can a landlord decide to collect a security deposit five months after lease was signed?
They can change conditions upon renewal. Not sure if they can do this if it is not on the lease. Read your lease: it may be that they failed to collect it at the time.
What if new landlord wants more money after you have signed a lease?
In some states the lease must be honored by the new landlord, while in others the new landlord may be free to make whatever changes he wants, such as collect more money for deposit.
Why does a lease gives both the tenant and the landlord security?
A security deposit is a refundable deposit that a tenant pays to their landlord before they move into a property As long as a tenant abides by the terms of their lease, this deposit should be returned to a tenant when their lease has expired. There are certain situations where a landlord is allowed to keep all or part of a tenant's security deposit.
Can you leave not pay last months rent let landlord keep security deposit without a lease agreement?
only if that is agreeable with landlord. A lease agreement without a lease is a verbal lease. Your last month's rent is not a security deposit.
Can a landlord demand a higher deposit AFTER the lease has been signed and the check for deposit written into lease has been cashed if you have not moved in yet?
Generally speaking, after the release has been mutually signed, it is in effect, and the terms of it cannot be changed. Once the lease has been signed by both parties and the keys have been turned over to you, the tenant, the dwelling then is considered to be in your possession. As such, the landlord cannot turn around and demand a higher deposit. However, in most states, there is a rule of abandonment: if you have not moved into your dwelling in 15 days, and the rent is due, then the landlord can construe this as abandonment and can take possession of the property immediately without judicial proceedings.
Can landlord keep your secruity deposit if they release you from your lease?
Seems to me, it depends. If the lease states that, in the event the parties agree to vacate the lease, the landlord can keep the deposit, then he probably can. But, a better rule is to ask if the landlord experienced a financial loss. If the tenant pays for January, then leaves January 15, and the landlord rents the place for February, then he has seen no loss, and should return the deposit.
Can you get your deposit back if you haven't signed a lease yet?
In Texas, you can only get your deposit back if your application is rejected and/or you have 3 days from the date of application to chane your mind. After that, you are not eligible to et your "application deposit" back.
Can a landlord file charges for damages if no lease was signed?
Absolutely.
What are my rights should the landord wish to break lease?
As a tenant, if the landlord wishes to break their own lease, you have the right to seek damages just as they would if you had broken your lease. The usual outcome for a landlord to break a lease is that the landlord forfeits any right to retain the security deposit.
