Physical damage, or non-payment of rent.
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.
Legally, they are allowed to keep your deposit although if they are nice enough they will hand it back. That is one of the reasons why a deposit is made, usually they will not give back a deposit as the buyer is putting the seller out of pocket. thanks.
Only a serious breach by the landlord - like substantial, ongoing code violations - would allow a tenant to break the lease.
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.
Yes, a landlord can withhold part of a security deposit to cover unpaid utility bills if the lease agreement allows for it and the tenant is responsible for those bills. However, the landlord must provide proper documentation and follow state laws regarding the return of security deposits. It's important for landlords to communicate with the tenant about any deductions and the reasons for them. Always check local regulations, as they can vary significantly.
Does the landlord have mental reasons or does the tenant? It's against the law for a landlord to discriminate on the basis of disability, inter alia. So a landlord can't evict someone just because he has a mental illness or disability. However if the tenant damages any property, whether it is for reasons related to the illess, he can evict.
This depends: if you can demonstrate that there is a history of criminal activities, and one of which you are a victim of that type of criminal activity, then you might be able to break the lease. Keep in mind that any time you break a lease your landlord could keep the deposit. But if you break the lease for constructive reasons, such as the fact that your landlord is not doing enough to keep the property secure, safe, and decent, then you can sue the landlord for your deposit back and probably win. However, if you want to break a lease simply because you are victim of a crime that occurred on the property, that reason alone will probably not be a legal excuse.
Your landlord may be knocking at your door for various reasons, such as to discuss a maintenance issue, collect rent, or address a concern about your tenancy. It is important to communicate with your landlord to understand the reason for their visit and address any issues promptly.
Report of Deposit of Fees
It is the landlord's responsibility to ensure tenants' safety, as well as "reasonable enjoyment" of their rental unit. Therefore, if you feel you are in danger from other tenants, and your landlord will not remove those tenants, you have the right to move out. HOWEVER, be sure you give your landlord WRITTEN notice stating your reasons for moving, and backing those reasons up with documentation! In fact, I would suggest you contact a lawyer specializing in landlord/tenant issues for further advice.
The unknown ACH deposit in your account may be due to various reasons, such as a refund, rebate, or a payment from an unfamiliar source. It is important to investigate further to determine the origin of the deposit and ensure it is legitimate.
There could be various reasons why the landlord hasn't given you the keys yet. It's possible that there may be delays in processing paperwork, repairs needed in the property, or scheduling conflicts. It's best to communicate directly with the landlord to understand the specific reason for the delay.