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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.
Can I sue if my landlord refuses to return my security deposit?
Yes, you can sue your landlord if they refuse to return your security deposit. You may need to file a lawsuit in small claims court to seek the return of your deposit. It is recommended to review your lease agreement and state laws regarding security deposits before taking legal action.
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.
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 if your landlord doesn't return security deposit within 30 days?
Per the Ohio revised code: the landlord has 30 days to make a claim for damages, if he does not than he must return the deposit within that 30 days and if he refuses hire an attorney because the landlord is responsible to pay his attorney and yours plus double the deposit $750 becomes $1,500.
What does a landlord do if damage exceeded security damage?
Depending on the landlord, the results will vary. However, most landlords will not return your safety deposit AND charge you the price to replace whatever has been broken. And sadly, they are in full rights to do so...
Can you break your lease if your landlord refuses to fix things?
Yes, you can break your lease if your landlord refuses to fix things, as long as this is specified in the lease. Your landlord is liable for keeping the home in working order and safe. Contact an attorney to help you with the lease.
What can a tenant do if the landlord refuses accept the offset of the cost of the repair?
If the repairs are essential but the landlord refuses to accept the offset, then the landlord can file eviction proceedings against the tenant. However, this is something that tenant can challenge in court. If it can be proven that the repairs are essential, the tenant will not only win the case, he can counter sue for damages of up to three months of rent abatement.
What remedies do a lawyer have to collect deposit for tenant?
Please clarify this question. I am assuming you're asking what you can do to get your deposit back once you terminate the lease on your rental unit. Generally you shouldn't need an attorney for this. You need to sue your landlord for the deposit if he refuses to give it back to you, either because he says you damaged the property or because he simply didn't give it back within the time period required (usually about 30 days).
How do to redeem received money orders when Walmart refuses to cash them?
deposit into a checking account.
Can you landlord have you sign a lease and then say you did not get the apartment?
No. A lease is a legally binding contract, which obligates both the landlord and tenant to a tenancy for the term of the lease. If you and the landlord both signed a lease, and the landlord refuses to give you occupancy of the property, you need to see a landlord-tenant attorney or tenant's rights group immediately!
What is the law on personal property landlord refuse to give back?
The landlord refuses to return personal property until the balance of his rent has been paid. 3 months have passed.
