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He can take it out after you leave and he finds that there has been damage beyond normal wear and tear.
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Can a landlord hold on to your security deposit if you give less than 60 days notice that you were not renewing your lease?
If It States In The Lease That He Can. If It Isn`t Written That He Can, Take Him To Court,
Do you have to pay a penalty if you break your lease to move out of state?
This depends on the terms of your lease. Normally breaking a lease for any reason is grounds for the landlord to keep your deposit. If there are valid grounds for breaking the lease and the landlord keeps your deposit you can sue him for the amount he kept.
Do you have to pay first month rent last month rent and the security deposit the first month on an aparment?
Some landlords require all three, some don't. It's up to the parties to agree on the terms, but the landlord set his terms, and the tenant can take the place or leave it.
Is it legal in NH to be charged first and last months rent plus a security deposit?
Yes it is legal to ask for first, last and security in Rhode Island. Page 5 of The Rhode Island Landlord-Tenant Handbook issued by the State, states that, "A landlord can take a security deposit from a tenant at the beginning of a new rental term but it cannot exceed one month's rent." and "Separate amounts of money can be requested from a new tenant for prepaid rents, etc." You can view the handbook (right click to download the pdf) on the link below. We will be doing this from now on after a long-term tenant used his security deposit to pay his last month's rent. While the apartment was fortunately in good shape, it could have been an expensive lesson if he'd trashed it and skipped out on the last month's rent. Collecting last month's protects the security deposit and ensures that the rent will be paid once they've notified you of their intentions to move out. Since paying all three fees (first, last, security) at once can be a huge financial hit, you may want to have them pay one of the fees in installments over several months.
If you have a lease on a house but your mother is sick in another state and you need to move back to take care of her can you break the lease and get your deposit back?
No. You mother's illness is not your landlord's fault.
Can a landlord charge for cat damage?
Yes, a landlord can charge for damages caused by a cat if they are beyond normal wear and tear. This can include scratches on furniture, soiled carpets, or other types of damage. The cost of repairs or cleaning can be deducted from the security deposit.
Can landlord keep security deposit when you take in a stray cat?
Most landlords require a "pet deposit" in addition to your initial security deposit. So, if you get a cat, without permission from your landlord, then yes, they can deduct from your security deposit, the amount that you would have paid for the pet deposit. Also, they may be able to evict you, if they find out you have an unauthorized pet.
If you take a security deposit from a tenant do you have to keep that money in a special account?
Normally this is the proper procedure. The laws state that the landlord must tell the tenant in writing where the deposit is located, and whether the deposit bears interest and at what rate of interest if any.
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.
Can you get back your whole security deposit if you cancel the lease 2 weeks before you take possession of the apartment?
Only if the landlord rents it to someone else.
landlord used a 400 security deposit for a pnt splotch on the carpet.Then spoke with my husband and demanded additional money. My hsbd pd it not knowing he had deposit. I stopped check since we already agreed upon $. He wants to press charges. can he?
Stopping a check is not a crime unless you got services or goods and then stopped payment. That is not the case here. In fact, you are claiming that the landlord is attempting to defraud you, actually.Your landlord can take you to Small Claims Court to recover what he feels he is owed, but you can present your side of the case as well. The landlord will have to show how the damages exceeded $400 with photos and estimates (or paid invoices) for the repairs. You will be asked to show proof that you paid the security deposit that the landlord retained.
Can a tenant take landlord's appliance when landlord refuses to return her deposit?
No, that would be theft. The appropriate avenue for recovering the deposit is to file a small claims suit against the landlord.
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.
Can a landlord take you to small claims court when they have already given you back your deposit?
Yes. If a landlord later determines that you damaged his property he can take you to court. A landlord is not required to assess damages under the deposit if they would prefer to return your deposit and sue you for more. The deposit laws are generally intended to avoid lawsuits from every landlord at the end of every tenancy.
Does a tenant lose their security deposit if the landlord sells the property?
No, not simply by virtue of a sale of the property. However, the tenant must take the necessary steps to safeguard their deposit. Security deposits are a complicated issue and state and local laws may vary regarding how they are to be managed. The tenant should always make sure to obtain a receipt for the security deposit at the beginning of their tenancy and keep that proof in a safe place.Generally, a security deposit is supposed to be kept by the landlord in a separate account during the tenancy. When the tenant moves, the security deposit can be used to repair any extraordinary damage to the property apart from normal wear and tear. If the landlord wants to keep the deposit, they must provide a detailed accounting to the tenant that lists any damage and the cost to make the repairs and provide that statement within a certain time period, typically 30 days. If the landlord fails to follow state law then the tenant will be granted 2 to 3 times the original amount as a refund if they take the case to small claims court.When a leased property is sold and the tenant plans to remain in the rental they should discuss the security deposit with the departing landlord and make certain it is turned over to the tenant or the new landlord. They should obtain a receipt that documents this changeover.If you have further questions you should contact your local landlord/tenant agency.
Can your landlord take money from your security deposit for a storm door that blew off in the wind?
No, a landlord may not charge the tenant for damages caused as an act of god. However, if the door was broken prior to the strong wind, then yes, the landlord may be lawfully entitled to charge you for the door. Based on the logic that, Had you not broken the door, it would have closed, and not been taken off by the wind.
Can a landlord hold on to your security deposit if you give less than 60 days notice that you were not renewing your lease?
If It States In The Lease That He Can. If It Isn`t Written That He Can, Take Him To Court,
