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Does Oregon Landlord have right to take extra month rent from tenant claiming that tenant must paint inside and replace carpet in rental No cleaning or security deposit made 7 years tenant no damage?
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∙ 13y ago
Probably not. Normal wear and tear is usually considered to be the landlord's responsibility, not the tenant's, and even if the carpet was new when you moved in after 7 years it's probably nearing the end of its expected useful life anyway. More or less the same is true of the paint job.
If your landlord is trying to stick you with these charges, you should contact an attorney or tenants' rights advocate. The landlord will probably back down immediately once they find out you've done this, since they should be well aware (and if they're not, even some cursory research will show them) that legally they're on very shaky ground.
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What if the new landlord tells you to find the old landlord to get back security deposit?
A new landlord has to have received the security deposit from the old landlord during the process of the closure of the sale of the property. The new landlord is responsible for that security deposit.
Can landlord deduct from security deposit because a personal belongings were left in the home after lease expiration?
In a situation like this, this depends on what the lease says the landlord can deduct from the security deposit. Most landlords will charge a fee for cleaning the unit after the tenant leaves, unless the unit is cleaned by the tenant, to the satisfaction of landlord.
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.
If you live in a house and it is sold does the old landlord have to give you back your security deposit?
No. In the estoppel that your old landlord signs to the new landlord the security deposit is turned over to the new landlord, who keeps the deposit where it is now, or tells you where your deposit will be located.
What can you do if your landlord refuses to give you back your security deposit because you lost your receipt?
If your landlord accepted the security deposit from you he must return to you unless he have legal grounds to keep all or part of the security deposit. I don't think that the loss of your receipt for the security deposit is enough to allow your landlord to keep it. Thus you can sue him.
Does landlord have to cash security deposit check?
no.
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.
Why would a landlord keep the security deposit?
A landlord will keep a security deposit if the condition of the rental property was damaged by the occupant in some manner. The security deposit is to cover the expenses of repairing the rental property after the tenant has moved out of the premises.
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.
Can landlord use security deposit for last month of unpaid rent. then bill tenant for repair and cleaning?
It depends on the specific terms outlined in the lease agreement between the landlord and tenant. Generally, security deposits are meant to cover any unpaid rent or damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear. If the lease allows it, the landlord can use the security deposit for unpaid rent and then bill the tenant for repair and cleaning expenses. However, the landlord should provide an itemized list of deductions and any remaining refund should be returned to the tenant within the timeframe required by law.
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.
Where does a landlord keep a security deposit?
Most states require the landlord to place the deposit in an interest-bearing account, protected from his creditors.
