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Can your landlord give your deposit back a few days after you moved out?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes.
The law is explicit on how the landlord may handle the deposit, deduct for repairs, and when it must be returned (14 days in California).
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Thirty days in Massachusetts, which I think is as long as any state gives.
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Does a landlord have 60 days to give a deposit back to renter?
Of course. In most states he has 30 days to return your deposit.
We moved into a home and moved out within 30 days due to my husband losing his job Can landlord keep deposit until home is rented again?
If you did not give a full rental period notice, the landlord could apply the deposit to the rent, until he rents the unit to someone else.
Can a landlord send you a bill after you move out?
Yes. I landlord can send you a bill after you move out. If you paid a security deposit when you moved in those funds are put towards and damages that were not "normal wear and tear". If the security deposit did not cover the damages then the landlord can send you a bill for the difference. There is a loophole here that some landlords forget about. Within 30 days of moving out if your landlord is keeping your security deposit and sending you a bill he needs to send you a letter detailing the damages and the cost for repairs. The 30 days is the limit. If it was sent on day 31 then the landlord is out of luck.
How long can the landlord hold the security deposit after the tenant moved in the state of Florida?
In the state of Florida, the Landlord must either refund your deposit with in 15 days from vacancy or send to you a reason why they won't. You then have 90 days to bring a claim against them if you refute their statement, and the same for you to act on no notice. (if they didn't contact you with the refund or letter during the prescribed 15 days.) You can pursue the refund for a period of 6 months on or after the 16th day. This could also be extended by the jurisdiction if you are a service member for up to one year with proof of PCS.
Meaning of security deposit?
A security deposit is an advanced deposit that is generally retained by the landlord during your tenancy. The landlord is obligated to return such deposit within 30 days with interest earned, if any, and/or an itemized list of expenses for which the landlord is offsetting the deposit amount (for which he wants to keep some or all of the deposit). The laws regulating such deposit varies between states under the Landlord/Tenant laws of that state.
How many days does the tenant have to request copies of invoices if the security deposit has not been returned?
In most states the landlord has up to 30 days to return to you your security deposit minus any charges the landlord wants to offset from your deposit. He has to also furnish you with copies of any receipts for damages that were not incurred from normal wear and tear, cleaning fees and other fees the landlord may charge you according to the terms of your lease. If your landlord does not return to you your deposit or anything else within those 30 days, you have the right to sue your landlord for the full deposit and the landlord cannot deduct any money after the 30 days has expired.
In the state of California does a landlord have to give the full amount of the security deposit back if it is over 14 days and they have not given the deposit back?
They are limited to 14 days to return the remainder of the deposit after deductions. Whether they have to give back all of it depends on the circumstances: rent owed, damage done, cleaning not done as listed on initial inspection.
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.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in the state of Arizona?
In Arizona, a landlord can ask for a security deposit equal to one and a half months rent. Once the tenant vacates the property, the landlord has 14 days to return the deposit. If any part of the deposit is kept, an itemized list must be included.
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.
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.
When is the statute of limitations for a landlord to return a security deposit in California?
The latest the landlord can return your deposit in California is 21 days. You can find out more information on this matter by following the Related Link below.
