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You can sue if its worth the time and money since filing a small claims still costs around 150.00, but there has to be a reason, If he withheld some for damage(s) he can prove, he is within his rights. You also have to think about a reference. Unless you already have a place guaranteed you will stay a while and they have already checked you out-he can hurt you on a future rental if things got nasty.
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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 the landlord have to give back security deposit if tenant refuses to sign lease but moves in?
Normally a security deposit is paid before the lease is signed. Once your lease is mutually signed then you have the right to move in.
What is it called when a landlord does not give the security deposit back?
There's no specific term for this: the landlord is refusing to return security deposit. Either he has the right to because of damage beyond normal wear and tear or he needs to be sued for such money. And if you win in such suit you may be entitled to up to 3 times the amount of the deposit.
Do you have to give notice before you move out?
Generally yes. Failing to give such notice may allow the landlord to keep your security deposit.
Do you have to give back the full security deposit if you dont have a renters permit?
If you rented out anything under false pretenses, and you took money, and it was illegal for you to be a landlord, that is called fraud. It is a felony in this state. If you keep the security deposit and do not give it back immediately that is called stealing. The amount you withold determines the length of your prison sentence. In prison, you get three hots and a cot.
How long does a landlord have to give a security deposit back in Washington state?
I don't know WA law for I've never lived there. But in most states the landlord has thirty days to return any security deposits or receipts for repairs of any damage beyond wear and tear of the property. If the landlord doesn't return the security deposit or provide receipts within thirty days they usually forfeit any claims and all monies must be returned to the tenant.
Is it required that a landlord give the renters money back after one day of leasing?
It completely depends on the situation. Was the lease broken by the tenant or the landlord?
Does a landlord have to give you your money back if you change your mind about a lease 24 hours later?
No.
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.
If you give a 2weeks notice to move can a landlord keep your security deposit?
No he can not. He have up to 30 days from the date you move out, to give you a notorized letter of any damages, if not send him a notorized letter demanding your security,You can sue him in court.
You have to break your lease early and the land lord wont give you your deposit or last month rent back and you have a room mate he told me she has to give me my money back not him is this legal?
If your landlord won't give you your deposit or last month's rent back you need to take him to small claims court. The judge will then decide who gets what. Your landlord has the right to keep your deposit if you violate the terms of your lease, including, but not limiting to terminating it early without good cause. He doesn't have the right, however, to keep your last month's rent as a security deposit.
