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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.
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Meaning of security deposit?
A security deposit is an advanced deposit that is generally retained by the landlord during your tenancy. The landlord is obligated to return such deposit within 30 days with interest earned, if any, and/or an itemized list of expenses for which the landlord is offsetting the deposit amount (for which he wants to keep some or all of the deposit). The laws regulating such deposit varies between states under the Landlord/Tenant laws of that state.
Besides a security deposit how much can a landlord charge for a pet deposit on 2 cats?
That depends on the laws of the state. In Massachusetts, a pet deposit is a security deposit, and the total security deposit cannot be more than one month's rent.
Can I sue for damages if my landlord refuses to return my security deposit?
Yes, you can sue your landlord for damages if they refuse to return your security deposit. It is important to review your lease agreement and state laws regarding security deposits before taking legal action.
Should prepaid rent be deposited in security deposit account?
Some states have statutes which state that a security deposit cannot be comingled with the landlord's funds. Some legal scholars have concluded that, since the last-month-rent deposit is the landlord's funds, these cannot be in the same account.
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.
Can a landlord deny you an apartment if you only have first and last month's deposit even though they asked for Security deposit as well?
It depends on what state you are in according to RentLaw.com
Can a lanlord use security deposit if tenant is late on the rent?
You can in Massachusetts - you don't say what state you are in. The landlord has the option of using the deposit for back rent, but he doesn't have to.
What do you pay to the landlord before you move in?
To move into a dwelling, the landlord is going to generally ask you for the first month's rent, a security deposit, and often times the last months rent. Every state has its own rules about this and you should check with it. In South Carolina and Florida your security deposit may not exceed one month's rent. And in both states that security deposit may not be used as rent unless you and the landlord mutually agree.
Can landlord in state of ga keep most of deposit if disabled tenant cleaned perfect and needs money?
A landlord is only entitled to keep all or a portion of a security deposit to cover any substantial damage to the property or to cover lost rent. They may also be entitled to a portion of the deposit if the apartment was not cleaned. If the landlord has not provided you with a list of damages or reasons as to why they're keeping all or some of your security deposit, you will need to file a small claims lawsuit against the landlord.
How long can the landlord hold the security deposit after the tenant moved in the state of Florida?
In the state of Florida, the Landlord must either refund your deposit with in 15 days from vacancy or send to you a reason why they won't. You then have 90 days to bring a claim against them if you refute their statement, and the same for you to act on no notice. (if they didn't contact you with the refund or letter during the prescribed 15 days.) You can pursue the refund for a period of 6 months on or after the 16th day. This could also be extended by the jurisdiction if you are a service member for up to one year with proof of PCS.
In the State of Maryland how much time does a landlord have to return a deposit after the tenants vacate?
In the State of Maryland, a landlord has 45 days from the date a residential tenant vacates the premises to return any security deposit, minus any deductions for damage. Within 30 days of the date the tenant vacates, the landlord must notify the tenant in writing of any damage deductions being taken from the security deposit. If a landlord fails to return any portion of the security deposit rightly owed to the tenant, the tenant can sue the landlord for up to three times the amount of the security deposit that was wrongly withheld, plus attorney fees. Maryland has many online legal self-help resources on landlord-tenant law and other subjects. For a directory of these resources, visit the Maryland Courts Self-Help Directory related link.
Where to find a copy of the law that states the deposit can be used for the last months rent if your evicted?
Your state laws should have a section about "landlord and tenant" or the like. There are also many self-help books available about landlord/tenant laws. In Massachusetts, for example, the law defines both a security deposit and a damage deposit and ONLY the security deposit can be applied to delinquent rent, and the damage deposit remains the property of the tenant until the landlord proves damage to the premises and the costs to repair them.
