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What rights does a renter have about getting their security deposit back in the state of California?
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It depends on the contact or mutual agreement between the two parties. The landlord may deduct your deposit due to damages made to the unit by the tenant. Landlord may not charge for normal wear and tear as it is expected. If the Landlord says your deposit in nonrefundable then you may go ahead and sue even though you have signed the rental contract. A nonrefundable deposit is illegal in California and will not be valid in the court of law. You may also want to visit your local court on procedures you must follow before suing. A judge in small claims will want information on your part stating that you did everything in your power to settle this prior to the hearing. Good Luck!
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If a tenant changes her mind 3 days before moving in is she entitled to her security deposit back?
No. You can keep the security deposit because you could not seek another renter while you were holding it for her.
Can a security deposit be used for rent?
security deposits protect the landlord if the tenant fails to pay rent or causes damage to the rental premises beyond normal wear and tear. a renter can not choose to pay rent with any portion of that deposit.
If you are evicted what happens to Security Deposit?
If situations have deteriorated to the point of being evicted, then it is serious business. In those cases, and/all deposits the renter paid might be forfeited. Unless the written contract/lease so specifies otherwise, the renter could be out that money. The deposit would be applied to the amount owed (rent, any damages and legal fees for eviction) and the renter would be billed for the rest.
If the cost of cleaning a rental exceeds the deposit amount is the renter liable to pay the excess?
Yes, if the expenses are justified.
Which of these helps a landlord pay for damage that renter cause to their apartment?
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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.
I am a renter that is being foreclosed on. Am I allowed to take the washer and dryer that was there when we moved in since we aren't getting our 800 security deposit back?
You should be able to get your deposit back. Contact the former owner, and let them know that you are looking for your deposit.
If a tenant changes her mind 3 days before moving in is she entitled to her security deposit back?
No. You can keep the security deposit because you could not seek another renter while you were holding it for her.
What does first last and security deposit mean for a rental home?
First and last months security deposit is given so the landlord has a means of repairing any damage you might do to the house. It encourages the renter to take care of the property in order to get their deposit back.
What is a Waiver of Security Deposit?
Generally speaking, a waiver of security deposit means that the management of the property being rented (apartment, etc.) has agreed to allow a renter to skip putting up a normally required deposit for the property. Sometimes management is willing to do this for a prospective tenant.
Can a security deposit be used for rent?
security deposits protect the landlord if the tenant fails to pay rent or causes damage to the rental premises beyond normal wear and tear. a renter can not choose to pay rent with any portion of that deposit.
How much deposit can you charge a renter?
All 50 states allow renters to be charged a security deposit when renting. The amount is left up to the discretion of the landlord, but typically it is equal to the first month's rent.
If you are evicted what happens to Security Deposit?
If situations have deteriorated to the point of being evicted, then it is serious business. In those cases, and/all deposits the renter paid might be forfeited. Unless the written contract/lease so specifies otherwise, the renter could be out that money. The deposit would be applied to the amount owed (rent, any damages and legal fees for eviction) and the renter would be billed for the rest.
Does a landlord have 60 days to give a deposit back to renter?
Of course. In most states he has 30 days to return your deposit.
Can a Manager or Landlord Wrongful withhold part of a security deposit even if you never moved in?
If an apartment is reserved for you, because you paid a security deposit, that means that the landlord is not able to rent it to anyone else. Hence, when you then decide not to move in after all, the landlord has still lost the rent which he might have collected by renting that apartmnent to a different renter. So yes, he can withhold the deposit. It is not a good idea to make a deposit on an apartment that you are not actually going to move into.
Can you put a lien on property for collecting security deposit?
The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.
What if the landlord wants me as the new renter to give the security deposit money to the last tenant and they left the place in a mess?
Giving the security deposit to the old tenant is a bad idea under any circumstance. Keep it simple - give it to the landlord. If the place is a mess, tell him (in writing) that you're not paying him the deposit until he cleans the place up. But, pay him the first month's rent, so you have a consummated contract.
