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Yes he can. Deposit usually cannot be higher than a month's rent. Last month's rent may not be used as a deposit.
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Can a landlord in Connecticut charge first last and a security deposit?
Yes, a landlord in Connecticut can charge first, last, and a security deposit to renter.
How much deposit can you charge a renter?
All 50 states allow renters to be charged a security deposit when renting. The amount is left up to the discretion of the landlord, but typically it is equal to the first month's rent.
What do you pay to the landlord before you move in?
To move into a dwelling, the landlord is going to generally ask you for the first month's rent, a security deposit, and often times the last months rent. Every state has its own rules about this and you should check with it. In South Carolina and Florida your security deposit may not exceed one month's rent. And in both states that security deposit may not be used as rent unless you and the landlord mutually agree.
How long can your landlord hold your security deposit in the state of California?
landlords can charge you what ever they want (with out a lease) ... its your wellness to pay that sets the tone ...Answer:The person who wrote the above"answer" is clearly not informed about landlord tenant law. First, in California, everything you pay EXCEPT for the 1st month's rent is considered a deposit. It does not matter what it is called. It does not matter what is on the lease agreement. Anything over the 1st month's rent is a deposit. The maximum deposit the landlord can request is double the rent. So if he asks for first, last and a deposit, he is really asking for double the rent as a deposit. This is legal. However, if the rent is $2,000 and the landlord asks for first, last and a $4,000 deposit, that is illegal.
Can a landlord deny you an apartment if you only have first and last month's deposit even though they asked for Security deposit as well?
It depends on what state you are in according to RentLaw.com
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.
Is it standard for a landlord to ask for first last and security deposit?
Yes. Virtually all property owners will insist on first, last, and deposit to ensure that the tenant will not move out in the middle of the night, or damage the property.
What does first last and security deposit mean for a rental home?
First and last months security deposit is given so the landlord has a means of repairing any damage you might do to the house. It encourages the renter to take care of the property in order to get their deposit back.
Can i not pay my last month if i gave a first and last month deposit?
If you have a contract stating that you did indeed pay your money upfront that serves as a first and last months deposit, then there should not be any problem. If you do not have a contract, then the landlord can say that was a damage deposit...all depends on what you have in writing.
Can your landlord require as a condition of renting an apartment to you a security deposit the first month's rent and the last month's rent in California?
yes
Can you be charged first and last months rent and a seurity deposit when renting?
It is very common for a landlord/rental agency to require first and last months rent and a security/damage deposit. Check local/state renters laws to ensure your rights.
It is against the law for the landlord to ask for first and last months rent to someone who is renting?
Massachusetts statutes allow a landlord to collect, at the beginning of a tenancy, the first month's rent, the last month's rent, a security deposit, and a key fee. Most states are similar.
