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Is it illegal to spend tenants security deposit for unpaid rent if tenants left early?
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∙ 14y ago
No, normally you can spend the money. If a tenant terminates a lease early the landlord can keep the security deposit and sue the tenant for loss if the unit is not re-rented by the time the lease would have expired.
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Can my landlady force me to pay unpaid rent from 3-4 months ago?
Yes, if you're delinquent they're within his rights to refuse to accept anymore rent and proceed to evict you. They can also sue you for any unpaid balance after your security deposit is withheld, if the laws allow for the landlord to use the security deposit in such way.
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.
Can rent owed be taken from the security deposit?
Yes, in many cases, a landlord can use a tenant's security deposit to cover unpaid rent or damages to the rental property. However, this can vary depending on local laws and the terms of the lease agreement. It is important to carefully review the lease and understand the landlord-tenant laws in your area to know your rights and responsibilities regarding the security deposit.
Can a landlord increase the deposit a year after it has been paid?
Probably. If the security deposit is meant to cover the possibility of unpaid rent or damages, those expenses go up every year too. Every time you sign a new lease it is a new agreement.
Braking a leases if you want to brake a lease at apartment and they tell that you have to stay. can you pay the contract brake amount.?
If you have a 'security deposit' with the landlord, usually you will just have to forfeit (give up) the security deposit. Don't fail to pay them rent to cover right up to the last day you occupied the premises however, or they can take you to court to collect the unpaid rent.
Can the federal government garnish the total amount of your social security check?
For unpaid taxes and unpaid student loans, yes.
Why do landlords want renters to pay a security deposit before moving into an apartment?
Because tenants, on the whole, cannot be trusted to deliver payment for damages they caused when they are moving out. Also, this gives the tenant a reason to take care of the property and not damage it, because then they don't get their money back. Also, it can be used to cover unpaid rent. By getting a modest amount of money up front and holding it, the landlord has money belonging to the tenant that can be used to repair damage or cover unpaid rent. If the tenant always pays rent and doesn't damage the property (beyond normal wear and tear), they get all their deposit back. The landlord can be more trusted to return the deposit because they are an easy target for the courts.
Can landlord issue judgment without legal action?
The landlord has self-remedies, up to a point. But landlords cannot issue a "legal judgement". The landlord can deduct damages and unpaid rent from your security deposit, and the landlord or tenant can seek legal resolution.
Do you get a security deposit back if you don't give a thirty day notice as per the lease you signed?
you didn't say where you live but generally yes you can the ddeposit is just to cover damages that may have happened while you lived there it is not to be use for any unpaid rent they have to go to court for that and you still have to give 30 day notice on a month to month
Will the other tenants on the lease necessarily have to attend court if a single party is entirely responsible for the portion of unpaid rent?
Most states employ the doctrine of 'joint and several liability', which means that each tenant is responsible for all of the rent. If any portion is unpaid, everybody gets evicted.
What is it illegal to own sell in Singapore?
drugs (except those sold in medical centers), tax-unpaid cigrettes
Penniless people obligated to engage in unpaid labor?
Compelled unpaid labor is called peonage, and is illegal in America. All workers are paid for ever hour of work. That is US law for 75 years.
