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How often can a landlord keep increasing your security deposit for no reason?
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∙ 8y ago
Usually once a year, or whenever a lease, or a verbal agreement is renewed. That's for New York State, where I am a landlord. Other states or even counties may differ on the issue.
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If your tenant cuts there contract short do you give back the security deposit?
It depends on the reason why the contract was cut short. Was it the fault of the Landlord or the property. Or was it for no reason at all, just that they wanted to terminate the contract. If it was the fault of the landlord or the property, then the security deposit should be returned if no damage to the property was caused by the tenant. If it was terminated for no reason at all then it shouldn't be returned. And it probably depends on what the contract says, as well as laws in the area.
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.
What are your rights as landlord if no lease regarding security?
Basically speaking, whether there is a least written or not, if you, the landlord, accept a security deposit, you are obliged to return the deposit to tenant within 30 days of his moving out of the property. If the tenant has violated the terms of the agreements - they should be in writing - between the two of you, you have the right to keep the security deposit but you must write a letter to the tenant explaining why. The tenant has the right to take the matter to court if he feels the reason is unjust.
Does a landlord have to give you your deposit back if he forecloses?
Not per se. A foreclosure proceeding on your landlord is no reason to not pay your rent, as long as he still has control of the property. If this is not the case then the bank or other entity that has control over the property will give you instructions on what to do. Your landlord has to give you your deposit back unless he's keeping it for legitimate reason, and such reason must be listed on the paper he sends you when he intends to keep the deposit.
Can a landlord use your last month's rent to repair the apartment?
No. Your last month's rent is that: your last month's rent. The landlord must allow you to stay in your apartment for the last month and not use that money for any other reason. If the landlord collected a security deposit then he can use it to repair his unit: IF you are the one who damaged it outside the realm of normal wear and tear. He cannot use your security deposit as your last month's rent unless you agree to it.
Received a evitcton notice from landlord is rent still owed?
Depends on the reason for the eviction, and whether you gave a last month's rent deposit.
Can a landlord in California put in a lease agreement that they will automaticly withhold 400 dollars for cleaning after a tenant moves out?
The rules for every statement may vary, but just about every state the rule is the same with regard to security deposits: no security deposit can be withheld automatically for any reason. If this was the case, then this wouldn't be a security deposit: it would be a fee. In my opinion $400 is quite exorbitant for cleaning fees. And this cannot be part of the lease agreement for it would be considered unconscionable.
What is the purpose of a certificate of deposit?
The reason people invest in a certificate of deposit is its outcome. A higher interest rate on the maturity of your money. The ultimate purpose is knowing that your money saved will be increasing as it sits.
Can property management cancel your refund check after they have cleared you as a tenant?
It's not clear what you mean by "cleared". There are strict laws governing how a landlord can use the security deposit a tenant gives upon leasing. The landlord must return the money unless there is a clear justification, such as damage or unpaid rent. In California (and probably many other places), the landlord must give the tenant an opportunity to clean or repair to avoid having to pay out of the deposit. They cannot charge for improving the property to a better state than when the tenant moved in. So they cannot cancel your refund without a good reason and following procedure.
Can a landlord evict you even though you paid rent for that month?
Your landloard can keep your Security Deposit, not advanced rent (such as last month's rent), for non-payment of rent or damages. An eviction alone doesn't automatically allow a landlord to keep all of your deposit. Now let's clarify what an eviction is: it's a court proceeding to remove you from your home. A landlord asking you to leave after a specific perios of time is not an eviction.
You have a lease now my wife has passed away can you break lease?
Technically, if you are in a lease then you cannot break it or the landlord can keep your security deposit and last month's rent. He can even sue you for loss of revenue up to the time the apartment is rent it out or the lease has expired, whichever comes first. That is the technical rule. But now here's the compassion issue: if your wife has passed away and there is compelling reason to break the lease, I am sure you can work something out with your landlord in which he can cancel the lease for you. But the landlord is usually not obliged to do this.
How long can you sue landlord for wrongful eviction?
Right after the tenant has moved out, if the landlord has his case ready. There is no waiting period, but the statute of limitations limits the amount of time the landlord has to file the lawsuit.
