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Is it okay for our landlord to have us pay last month's rent and security deposit to the departing tenants instead of him?
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Yes, that might be fine. You should get something in writing from the landlord, in lieu of a receipt, making it clear that that's what you're doing.
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Can a landlord ask for first and last month rent plus security?
It depends on the jurisdiction. Your best bet is to check with a local legal aid or tenant's rights organization to see if it's allowed in your particular location. In some places, the situation you've mentioned is perfectly fine; in others, anything above the first month's rent is considered a security deposit (regardless of what the rental agreement calls It) and is subject to restrictions on "reasonable" security deposit amounts. In practice, it may not matter much. California, for example, allows landlords renting an unfurnished property to collect a security deposit of two months' rent, but not more than that, no matter what it's called: security deposit, last month's rent, pet deposit, key fee, cleaning fee, all of these are regarded by the state as a security deposit and cannot total more than two months' rent (with the exception that the landlord may charge a "screening fee"; the amount may not be more than the landlord's actual out-of-pocket expenses, such as obtaining a credit report, and is subject to a statutory maximum dollar limit as well -- this is NOT part of the security deposit). So, that puts you on the hook for about $50, plus first month's rent, plus two months' rent equivalent as a security deposit, maximum; a total of just over 3 months' rent. In contrast, Massachusetts allows landlords to collect first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit and treats them all separately ... but limits the security deposit to one month's rent instead. So you'd still have to come up with three months' rent (plus the cost of a new lock and key, which MA law also explicitly allows) to move in, it would just be broken down slightly differently.
What is a bonded apartment?
A bonded apartment means that a surety bond has been used to instead of a security deposit to obtain the apartment. The minimum amount for a surety bond is $87.50.
Is a landlord required to provide a receipt to tenants if they request one?
I would think a definite yes, especially if you pay your rent in cash, instead of a check. Most landlords use a standard lease agreement, so read yours and see what it says about payments, receipts, etc. I would not recommend paying the rent until he agrees to give you a receipt with the date and the amount paid. Otherwise, you have no proof that you paid the rent, and it will be your word against his.
If your landlord gave you 45 days to move can he keep the deposit on the basis that you did not give him a 30-day notice?
== == If your landlord gave you 45 days notice to move in writing he owes you your deposit. If you have it in writing take it to a lawyer. You don't give a landlord notice if he gave you the notice! Update/ His notice to me was verbal. He said he was bring something for me to sign instead I woke up and find a 4 sale sign in the yard. Then the phone called started "maybe it would be best if you stayed then no it would be best if you left" this went on for 3 week then I moved which i would have NEVER done if it wasn't their idea. with nothing in writing do I still have a case I am really not sure on that because the law is written notice is required when you are moving or when a landlord asks you to move out. If your lease was not in writing than you definitely should get your deposit back. You should get a copy of the landlord tenant act for your area. Some lawyers might give you a free "first time" meeting. Ours did and he has helped us greatly over the past years. Since i have no idea where you are from you could check the phone book for a government agency for renters rights. Good Luck!
When will the tax rebate come if your social security number ends with 69?
the economic stimulous checks are mailed out (or direct deposited) according to when you filed your 2007 income tax statement. If your refund was direct deposit to your bank account - you will be among the first to receive a check. if you filed late, and requested a regular check (instead of direct deposit) you will get your check last.
In a spreadsheet what is social security number represented by?
Usually social security numbers are formatted as text, instead of numbers.
Can landlord sue original tenant if sub tenant completes lease?
It depends. If the sub-tenant was there by right and the landlord allowed a sub-lease, then that's a situation where nothing has gone wrong. If the landlord is suing, it sounds instead like the tenant did not have the right to sublet and in that case they are responsible to complete the lease and the sub-tenant may not have had the right to be there.
Can a landlord continue to collect rent if title to the property has been transferred to a trustee?
I wouldn't think so, since the landlord transferred the land to a trustee the "landlord" couldn't have that title anymore, the trustee would so the trustee would collect the rent instead of the "old" landlord On the other hand you should ask if the "landlord" has been appointed the agent and property manager for the property owner. That appointment must be in writing and recorded in the land records. In that case they certainly may collect the rent.
If one writes a check for the security deposit to rent an apartment but does not sign a lease and then changes their mind about renting the apartment are they entitled to a complete refund?
Usually both the check for the security deposit and the signature on the lease are done at the same time. To hold the apartment for you, a deposit is often requested and paid. Depending on the timing (3 days? More?), you may get only a portion of the money back. The lesson is to be certain that this is the place for you before putting your money down. Do not pay in cash, get a receipt that states what the payment was for, and keep a copy of any money order or cashiers check that you used to make payment. Keeping records will pay off for you in the long run.AnswerThis depends on some of the circumstances. A "Contract" [in this case a Lease is one specific version of a contract, but there are many other versions] is a legally binding agreement between 2 or more parties, in which consideration is exchanged."Legally Binding" means that, generally speaking, each party to the agreement has every right to EXPECT the other party or parties to do their part... in other words, if I promise to mow your lawn in exchange for babysitting services, and I mow your lawn the way I am supposed to but you refuse to hold up your end of the bargain, I have the right to something called 'recourse,' which means I can force you to make the agreement good in some way.A "Party" is one of the people, companies, or entities that enters into the agreement. A party can be an individual persion, or it can be a parent or guardian on behalf of a minor child, it can be a municipality, a company, an organization, a partnership, etc."Consideration" is a fancy term that refers to "something of value that is recognized by all parties." For example, if one were to purchase a liter of soda at a retail store, the liter of soda is consideration poffered by the store, and the monetary price is the consideration offered by the customer. If the soda is more valuable, then one would need to offer more money in order to enter into a "Verbal Contract" to purchase it, usually at a cashier station or possibly even at a vending machine.A "Verbal Contract" is simply a contract that is not written in fancy legal terms on a really long piece of paper. In the above example, one could purchase a liter of soda from a convenience store without actually SPEAKING, but it is still considered a Verbal Contract because it was not written out beforehand. Note that verbal contracts usually but not always have a written receipt after the fact to serve as a record of the transaction.When one looks to rent an apartment, the parties involved are the renter / tenant / resident / lessee, and the other party is the landlord / owner / lessor. The apartment or residence is OWNED by the landlord, but the consideration they offer [the thing that is of value to both parties] is USE AND ENJOYMENT of the residence, ie the right to live there and call it 'Home.' In return, the tenant or prospective tenant offers consideration in the form of a PROMISE TO PAY a certain amount of money on a periodic basis. Note, that the tenant is not offering MONEY, he or she is offering a PROMISE TO PAY. This tenant could theoretically move in and STOP PAYING, either intentionally or otherwise.Because in most countries [particularly the United States] the law recognizes that someones HOME is much more important that someones SODA or JEWELRY, there are usually many laws that give the tenant a lot of advantages over the landlord in the event of a dispute. For example, if a tenant DEFAULTS [ie, fails to perform in any way, most often failing to make good on their promise to pay] the landlord cannot simply kick the tenant out right away and then rent out the place to another tenant with a short turnaround. Even if this WERE possible, the fact remains that the tenant is in control of the residence during an eviction proceeding, and could theoretically damage the walls or the structure, necessitating costly repairs to the residence in order to make it habitable for the next tenant that comes along.For this and many many MANY other reasons, a residential eviction is a long, costly, and very risky procedure from the perspective of the landlord. For this reason, getting only a PROMISE to pay [instead of actually getting the money all at once] opens up the possibility of basically getting the short end of the stick. To offset and minimize this risk, most landlords request a SECURITY DEPOSIT to be offered up front in addition to a promise to pay.A "Security Deposit" is an amount of money offered by the prospective lessee in order to 'secure' the landlord's risk in the event of a future problem. In other words, if the PROMISE TO PAY amount on an apartment is $1000.00 US per month for 12 months due on the first of the month, a pretty common practice is for the landlord to request to HOLD a security deposit of some multiple of $1000.00 US. Let's pretend in this example, that the security deposit is $2000.00 US. To move in, a tenant would need to come up with $3000.00 US before moving in... $2000.00 security deposit plus $1000.00 for the first month. That security deposit BELONGS to the tenant, because it is the TENANT'S MONEY. The landlord is simply holding onto it [usually in some form of something called 'escrow'] in the event that there is ever a problem.For example, if the tenant has a 12 month lease on a property for $1000.00 a month with $2000.00 security deposit, and after living there for four months he or she becomes intoxicated and crashes their motor vehicle into the living room and causes $500.00 in damages, then the landlord can rest a little easier, knowing that instead of having to chase the tenant for the money to pay for the repairs, the landlord is already HOLDING $2000.00 security deposit -- the repair money is deducted from that deposit. When the tenant moves out after 12 months, if no other damage occurred and everything else goes hunky-dorey, then the tenant is entitled to a refund of $1500.00 undebited security deposit unless otherwise agreed to beforehand. Some variations on this include that some jurisdictions legally require residential landlords to also credit to the tenant interest on held security deposits, as if the tenants themselves were to put the money into a savings account instead of a landlord. Also, sometimes parties will agree to some or all of a security deposit being 'non-refundable,' which simply means that it won't be refunded no matter what. However, these variations are more often the exception than the rule.Therefore, if no lease was signed, then in all likelihood the tenant that pays a security deposit, and does not pay first month's rent, and does not take possession of the apartment WOULD be entitled to a refund of their deposit under MOST COMMON CIRCUMSTANCES. Unfortunately, as is usually the case, entitlement and reality are sometimes different. One can be 'entitled' to a refund, but if dealing with an unreasonable person, forcing or 'compelling' a refund can be a whole ordeal unto itself. For mor information, consult an attorney or perhaps a civil servant of some kind. With only a competent and licensed attorney can give advice that you can legally rely on, sometimes there are other jurisdiction-specific remedies or resources available, and perhaps a police officer or court clerk would know where to seek this assistance out.In closing, good luck, be careful who you give money to, and always get agreements in writing. When negotiating verbally, get a witness, or possibly get permission from all parties to record the conversation on videotape or audiotape.
Are there direct tv packages that dont require a deposit?
Direct TV may want a deposit if you have bad credit. You may not have to give them a deposit if your credit is good. You may also want to try a store that offers direct tv services instead of going directly through Direct tv.
Why is an inn keeper called a landlord?
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