What is the most security deposit a landlord can take in NY?
Q. I recently got a one bedroom apartment in NY but the landlord requested 3 months security deposit plus the first month's rent. Is there a limit?
Asked by saltrita68 - Sun Apr 19 18:19:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, there is no limit. A lot of landlord are asking for larger deposits because tenants either leave without paying or they cause far more damage than a single months security would cover.
Answered by Classy Granny - Sun Apr 19 18:43:30 2009
Q. I recently got a one bedroom apartment in NY but the landlord requested 3 months security deposit plus the first month's rent. Is there a limit?
Asked by saltrita68 - Sun Apr 19 18:19:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, there is no limit. A lot of landlord are asking for larger deposits because tenants either leave without paying or they cause far more damage than a single months security would cover.
Answered by Classy Granny - Sun Apr 19 18:43:30 2009
How much security deposit should I ask for while my rental tenent is waiting to be board approved?
Q. I have rented out my apartment in NY and requested a 1 month security deposit. The tenent whom wants the unit doesn't want to put down the full security deposit until they are approved and suggested $1,000?
Asked by Lucious Z - Sat Oct 28 09:54:38 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Considering that the tenant gets nothing tangible until they can move in, and that the board's decision is totally out of their control, and at least arguably in your control (you could probably persuade them to deny approval if you wanted to), the initial deposit is refundable if the board turns them down. On the other hand, you're trying to protect yourself from taking the apartment off the market until they meet and decide, and then finding out he doesn't really want it anyway, so you do need something in case that happens. If you think $1,000 protects you from him walking away after being approved, and he agrees, it's fine. Just be sure you stick to the deposit you want once it is available to the tenant, before they move in.
Answered by open4one - Sat Oct 28 10:08:57 2006
Q. I have rented out my apartment in NY and requested a 1 month security deposit. The tenent whom wants the unit doesn't want to put down the full security deposit until they are approved and suggested $1,000?
Asked by Lucious Z - Sat Oct 28 09:54:38 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Considering that the tenant gets nothing tangible until they can move in, and that the board's decision is totally out of their control, and at least arguably in your control (you could probably persuade them to deny approval if you wanted to), the initial deposit is refundable if the board turns them down. On the other hand, you're trying to protect yourself from taking the apartment off the market until they meet and decide, and then finding out he doesn't really want it anyway, so you do need something in case that happens. If you think $1,000 protects you from him walking away after being approved, and he agrees, it's fine. Just be sure you stick to the deposit you want once it is available to the tenant, before they move in.
Answered by open4one - Sat Oct 28 10:08:57 2006
How do I recover a security deposit that was sent to my roommate?
Q. I wrote the check for the security deposit. Our management company negligently sent it to my roommate. I am owed at least half, I am hoping for more. My roommate left without cleaning and with some of my belongings. We don't speak, and I found out she already cashed the check. Do I take her to small claims court, the management company, or both? Or is it their responsibility to pay me and try to recover from her? Thank you for the answers so far. Additionally, I was told they would mail the deposit to me.
Asked by Tiffany - Mon Jan 5 09:45:14 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If they refuse to pay it to you...take them to small claims court. The same thing happened to me with 600 bucks..although all of it was mine..fortunately the other person was intimidated easily.
Answered by crisis - Mon Jan 5 09:50:44 2009
Q. I wrote the check for the security deposit. Our management company negligently sent it to my roommate. I am owed at least half, I am hoping for more. My roommate left without cleaning and with some of my belongings. We don't speak, and I found out she already cashed the check. Do I take her to small claims court, the management company, or both? Or is it their responsibility to pay me and try to recover from her? Thank you for the answers so far. Additionally, I was told they would mail the deposit to me.
Asked by Tiffany - Mon Jan 5 09:45:14 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If they refuse to pay it to you...take them to small claims court. The same thing happened to me with 600 bucks..although all of it was mine..fortunately the other person was intimidated easily.
Answered by crisis - Mon Jan 5 09:50:44 2009
How can I get my security deposit back that I gave to my land lord?
Q. How can I get my security deposit back that I gave to my land lord? She increased the rent and I told her I won t stay here for next month if she wanted to increase the rent. So I find a place and moved, but she claimed because I did not gave her notice she won t give my security deposit back.
Asked by ali k - Wed Nov 25 11:41:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As much as I'd like to help you (tenant defense is my forte), you are in the wrong here, I apologize. You have rights guaranteed to you by the landlord tenant statutes in your unknown state. They protect you from retaliatory rent increases, but this sounds either like your renewal or you are a month to month tenant. If this was in the middle of a lease contract and she (out of the blue) increased your rent, that is against the law. However, telling you that this WILL be the new rent once you renew, that is fine. No matter which scenario actually happened, here are a couple of solutions: 1) If she raised the rent without reason or with reason in the middle of your tenancy, then you should be entitled to your deposit back. She is not… [cont.]
Answered by Purveyor of Truth (Steve B v.2) - Wed Nov 25 11:52:23 2009
Q. How can I get my security deposit back that I gave to my land lord? She increased the rent and I told her I won t stay here for next month if she wanted to increase the rent. So I find a place and moved, but she claimed because I did not gave her notice she won t give my security deposit back.
Asked by ali k - Wed Nov 25 11:41:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As much as I'd like to help you (tenant defense is my forte), you are in the wrong here, I apologize. You have rights guaranteed to you by the landlord tenant statutes in your unknown state. They protect you from retaliatory rent increases, but this sounds either like your renewal or you are a month to month tenant. If this was in the middle of a lease contract and she (out of the blue) increased your rent, that is against the law. However, telling you that this WILL be the new rent once you renew, that is fine. No matter which scenario actually happened, here are a couple of solutions: 1) If she raised the rent without reason or with reason in the middle of your tenancy, then you should be entitled to your deposit back. She is not… [cont.]
Answered by Purveyor of Truth (Steve B v.2) - Wed Nov 25 11:52:23 2009
Can a landlord deduct from security deposit after it was supposed to be returned?
Q. I live in Syracuse NY. I just moved out of an apartment. In the lease it states that the security deposit will be returned within a week of moving out. I got the security deposit back 2 and a half weeks after. The landlord gave some random reasons why he deducted money, no itemized list. What can I do?
Asked by Aaron - Wed Feb 27 12:09:30 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First of all, you should always do a walk-thru with the landlord to inspect the apartment before you move in and after you move out. Most landlords have a check list that you and they make notations on. This list is usually signed by the landlord and the renter. If a landlord doesn't have a checklist, you should take a legal pad and make one yourself for your own protection, and have the landlord sign it. In most states, the landlord must give you an itemized list of damages which he is deducting from your security deposit. You may also requests copies of receipts for expenditures to repair those damages. Ask your previous landlord for these. If he fails to produce them, file a small claims case against him requesting that the… [cont.]
Answered by gails_gails - Wed Feb 27 12:34:25 2008
Q. I live in Syracuse NY. I just moved out of an apartment. In the lease it states that the security deposit will be returned within a week of moving out. I got the security deposit back 2 and a half weeks after. The landlord gave some random reasons why he deducted money, no itemized list. What can I do?
Asked by Aaron - Wed Feb 27 12:09:30 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First of all, you should always do a walk-thru with the landlord to inspect the apartment before you move in and after you move out. Most landlords have a check list that you and they make notations on. This list is usually signed by the landlord and the renter. If a landlord doesn't have a checklist, you should take a legal pad and make one yourself for your own protection, and have the landlord sign it. In most states, the landlord must give you an itemized list of damages which he is deducting from your security deposit. You may also requests copies of receipts for expenditures to repair those damages. Ask your previous landlord for these. If he fails to produce them, file a small claims case against him requesting that the… [cont.]
Answered by gails_gails - Wed Feb 27 12:34:25 2008
Do you have to pay a security deposit if you are aready living in a house?
Q. I have lived in this house for years, I signed a lease and the landlord wants a security deposit knowing repairs still need to be done? I signed under distress, do I have to pay the security deposit?
Asked by marcyismrsjordan - Wed Nov 19 13:38:06 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are not supposed to ask for it after you moved in. BUT- that said, you already agreed to it. It is too late to protest now. If it is stated on the new lease YOU signed, then you must pay or they will have legal grounds to evict you. How were you under distress to sign? Landlords are notorious for bullying their tenants, and most tactics they use are illegal. But the tenants do not know that so they cave.
Answered by Wildcat - Wed Nov 19 16:45:31 2008
Q. I have lived in this house for years, I signed a lease and the landlord wants a security deposit knowing repairs still need to be done? I signed under distress, do I have to pay the security deposit?
Asked by marcyismrsjordan - Wed Nov 19 13:38:06 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are not supposed to ask for it after you moved in. BUT- that said, you already agreed to it. It is too late to protest now. If it is stated on the new lease YOU signed, then you must pay or they will have legal grounds to evict you. How were you under distress to sign? Landlords are notorious for bullying their tenants, and most tactics they use are illegal. But the tenants do not know that so they cave.
Answered by Wildcat - Wed Nov 19 16:45:31 2008
How do i get my security deposit back?
Q. I found this apartment about two months ago. I gave the property my security deposit that day and planned on moving in the following month. Before i moved in or signed the lease i called them and told them i wouldn't be able to move. After three weeks of calling them i have been told i will not be recieving my deposit back, what should i do?
Asked by Brandon M - Mon Jul 6 10:37:00 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you haven't signed anything, the money is yours. Call them again and mention the cops.
Answered by twoxscorpio - Mon Jul 6 10:46:34 2009
Q. I found this apartment about two months ago. I gave the property my security deposit that day and planned on moving in the following month. Before i moved in or signed the lease i called them and told them i wouldn't be able to move. After three weeks of calling them i have been told i will not be recieving my deposit back, what should i do?
Asked by Brandon M - Mon Jul 6 10:37:00 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you haven't signed anything, the money is yours. Call them again and mention the cops.
Answered by twoxscorpio - Mon Jul 6 10:46:34 2009
How can I get my security deposit back from from the property manager/ landlord?
Q. I used the excuse that my boyfriend & I want to get a dog to break the lease in August. The manage office said as long as I can find someone to replace us then we will get out deposit back. By Sept.1 we had found new tenants and moved out of the studio. A month comes around, no security deposit. I called and the property manager accused me of having a dog in the appartment. Which is not true. He got his facts straight and said he will have check for me that day. I waited for him to process the paper work since then; that was a week ago. I haven't heard from him since. He has all my informantion already.
Asked by lilpiggy118 - Mon Nov 20 13:20:00 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your lease should spell out the time frame for returning your deposit. Most leases don't allow for the termination of the lease for something as voluntary as the want of a pet. I'm surprised the landlord has agreed to return your money at all. That said, if he has agreed to do so and doesn't comply with the time frames defined by the lease you would have to go to small claims court to recover your money.
Answered by Cain - Mon Nov 20 14:20:32 2006
Q. I used the excuse that my boyfriend & I want to get a dog to break the lease in August. The manage office said as long as I can find someone to replace us then we will get out deposit back. By Sept.1 we had found new tenants and moved out of the studio. A month comes around, no security deposit. I called and the property manager accused me of having a dog in the appartment. Which is not true. He got his facts straight and said he will have check for me that day. I waited for him to process the paper work since then; that was a week ago. I haven't heard from him since. He has all my informantion already.
Asked by lilpiggy118 - Mon Nov 20 13:20:00 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your lease should spell out the time frame for returning your deposit. Most leases don't allow for the termination of the lease for something as voluntary as the want of a pet. I'm surprised the landlord has agreed to return your money at all. That said, if he has agreed to do so and doesn't comply with the time frames defined by the lease you would have to go to small claims court to recover your money.
Answered by Cain - Mon Nov 20 14:20:32 2006
How to get your security deposit from rental property?
Q. Landlord will not give back security deposit for apartment, when it was left in better shape than when moving in. What are my rights?
Asked by Eliza - Tue Jan 9 12:52:54 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They're required to send you a itemized list of the damages that make up your deposit, OR return the deposit (full/partial) within 10-14 days depending on your state. Look up the landlord tenant laws and cite the law as it applies and ask for the list if he claims it used it up. After that it would be up to you to sue and prove that the damages he listed where not your fault...but this can be hard unless you have pictures!
Answered by Amanda H - Tue Jan 9 12:56:36 2007
Q. Landlord will not give back security deposit for apartment, when it was left in better shape than when moving in. What are my rights?
Asked by Eliza - Tue Jan 9 12:52:54 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They're required to send you a itemized list of the damages that make up your deposit, OR return the deposit (full/partial) within 10-14 days depending on your state. Look up the landlord tenant laws and cite the law as it applies and ask for the list if he claims it used it up. After that it would be up to you to sue and prove that the damages he listed where not your fault...but this can be hard unless you have pictures!
Answered by Amanda H - Tue Jan 9 12:56:36 2007
Can they take the pet deposit out of my security deposit?
Q. The property management company that we're renting from is stating we need to pay 2 $250.00 pet deposits because we have two dogs. When we moved in we told them we have 2 dogs and they only collected $250.00. Our lease does not mention anything about pet deposits, but only that we "may" keep pets on the property. Can they take the second pet deposit of $250.00 out of our security deposit?
Asked by Jenn - Sat Jan 26 23:14:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not likely. Pet deposits are usually a separate fee that you pay in addition to your security deposit. It's usually PER PET. There's also (sometimes) an additional pet fee added to the rent every month. Just about every apartment complex I've looked at in my area does this. It's spelled out very clearly in my current lease. I have birds, which most places don't require a pet deposit and fee for.
Answered by Resident Heretic - Sat Jan 26 23:49:01 2008
Q. The property management company that we're renting from is stating we need to pay 2 $250.00 pet deposits because we have two dogs. When we moved in we told them we have 2 dogs and they only collected $250.00. Our lease does not mention anything about pet deposits, but only that we "may" keep pets on the property. Can they take the second pet deposit of $250.00 out of our security deposit?
Asked by Jenn - Sat Jan 26 23:14:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not likely. Pet deposits are usually a separate fee that you pay in addition to your security deposit. It's usually PER PET. There's also (sometimes) an additional pet fee added to the rent every month. Just about every apartment complex I've looked at in my area does this. It's spelled out very clearly in my current lease. I have birds, which most places don't require a pet deposit and fee for.
Answered by Resident Heretic - Sat Jan 26 23:49:01 2008
How can I get my security deposit in full?
Q. I am vacating my apartment and was wondering what are the reasons a land lord can deduct money from my security deposit? what are the things I should keep in mind? my land lord is out of town and so what do i do about the walk through before leaving? I live in NJ. Am I responsible for mold formation in the bathroom due to internal leaks?
Asked by nynj076 - Wed Jun 24 14:08:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Normally, you want to make sure that minor repairs that you'd be responsible for are made (like, if you put small holes in the wall). Normal wear and tear is allowed, but if you wrecked something that has to be fixed, it'll come out of the deposit. Also, you must clean the apartment - if you dont, he can hire a service and take it out of the deposit. If you think he'll try to keep it, take video of the apartment before you lock up, so that you can verify the state of the apartment. As to the mold formation - did you notify him it was leaking and request it be fixed?
Answered by Serriah - Wed Jun 24 14:17:15 2009
Q. I am vacating my apartment and was wondering what are the reasons a land lord can deduct money from my security deposit? what are the things I should keep in mind? my land lord is out of town and so what do i do about the walk through before leaving? I live in NJ. Am I responsible for mold formation in the bathroom due to internal leaks?
Asked by nynj076 - Wed Jun 24 14:08:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Normally, you want to make sure that minor repairs that you'd be responsible for are made (like, if you put small holes in the wall). Normal wear and tear is allowed, but if you wrecked something that has to be fixed, it'll come out of the deposit. Also, you must clean the apartment - if you dont, he can hire a service and take it out of the deposit. If you think he'll try to keep it, take video of the apartment before you lock up, so that you can verify the state of the apartment. As to the mold formation - did you notify him it was leaking and request it be fixed?
Answered by Serriah - Wed Jun 24 14:17:15 2009
How much should I put down as a security deposit for this house?
Q. The house selling price is $127,000 and I need to put down a security deposit. How much do i need down minimum?
Asked by Sushi Kitty - Thu Aug 20 09:41:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it varies by area but I would try $1,000. about 1-2% of purchase price. Note even your own realtor will ask for more because they want you on the hook. they do not get paid until the deal closes. the more you put down the more likely you are to close. But most sellers will never counter offer an earnest deposit. They will accept whatever you put down. If your realtor tells you more insist on $1,000.
Answered by David Z - Thu Aug 20 09:48:18 2009
Q. The house selling price is $127,000 and I need to put down a security deposit. How much do i need down minimum?
Asked by Sushi Kitty - Thu Aug 20 09:41:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it varies by area but I would try $1,000. about 1-2% of purchase price. Note even your own realtor will ask for more because they want you on the hook. they do not get paid until the deal closes. the more you put down the more likely you are to close. But most sellers will never counter offer an earnest deposit. They will accept whatever you put down. If your realtor tells you more insist on $1,000.
Answered by David Z - Thu Aug 20 09:48:18 2009
If pipes burst in a rental home due to the freezing weather, can the landlord with hold a security deposit?
Q. I moved out of my rental home on Saturday. When I left, I turned everything off in the house. The landlord calls me on Tuesday to tell me that the pipes burst in the house, due to the freezing weather. I went today, Wednesday to evaluate the house myself, and now the landlord is saying that she is going to keep my security deposit. I want to know, if the landlord can legally withhold the security deposit since I didn't maliciously damage the house.
Asked by Licialicia - Wed Jan 6 20:19:27 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I moved out of my rental home on Saturday. When I left, I turned everything off in the house. The landlord calls me on Tuesday to tell me that the pipes burst in the house, due to the freezing weather. I went today, Wednesday to evaluate the house myself, and now the landlord is saying that she is going to keep my security deposit. I want to know, if the landlord can legally withhold the security deposit since I didn't maliciously damage the house.
Asked by Licialicia - Wed Jan 6 20:19:27 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
How long before landlord has to return security deposit in FL?
Q. I moved out of my condo in FL on March 31st. It was a month-to-month rental situation. How long does FL law state he has til he forfits claims on the security deposit?
Asked by majax79 - Wed Apr 8 22:15:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When you move out, the landlord must either return your deposit within 15 days of termination of the rental agreement, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim upon the security deposit; or justify in writing by certified mail, to the tenant's last known mailing address within 30-days upon termination of a rental agreement, as to why they are keeping a portion of or all of the deposit. If the notice is not sent as required within the 30-day period, the landlord forfeits his/her right to impose a claim upon the deposit, unless you fail to give proper notice prior to vacating.
Answered by Trouble - Wed Apr 8 23:01:19 2009
Q. I moved out of my condo in FL on March 31st. It was a month-to-month rental situation. How long does FL law state he has til he forfits claims on the security deposit?
Asked by majax79 - Wed Apr 8 22:15:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When you move out, the landlord must either return your deposit within 15 days of termination of the rental agreement, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim upon the security deposit; or justify in writing by certified mail, to the tenant's last known mailing address within 30-days upon termination of a rental agreement, as to why they are keeping a portion of or all of the deposit. If the notice is not sent as required within the 30-day period, the landlord forfeits his/her right to impose a claim upon the deposit, unless you fail to give proper notice prior to vacating.
Answered by Trouble - Wed Apr 8 23:01:19 2009
How long does a tenent have to collect their security deposit after terminating their lease?
Q. I had a tenant move out in August 2007. She did not leave a forwarding address and did not return phone calls concerning her security deposit. At the time I was willing to repay her in full despite her moving out a week late. I have not heard from her since, but this week her boyfriend emailed me demanding the deposit back. It is February 2008 and I have since released the apartment. Do I have to repay her?
Asked by K O - Sat Feb 9 21:46:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a security deposit is strictly for damage, did they damage the place? i would find damage in the amount of the s.d. or you will get a letter from an attorney soon
Answered by foolishaintit - Sat Feb 9 22:15:44 2008
Q. I had a tenant move out in August 2007. She did not leave a forwarding address and did not return phone calls concerning her security deposit. At the time I was willing to repay her in full despite her moving out a week late. I have not heard from her since, but this week her boyfriend emailed me demanding the deposit back. It is February 2008 and I have since released the apartment. Do I have to repay her?
Asked by K O - Sat Feb 9 21:46:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a security deposit is strictly for damage, did they damage the place? i would find damage in the amount of the s.d. or you will get a letter from an attorney soon
Answered by foolishaintit - Sat Feb 9 22:15:44 2008
Do airline companies take security deposit at the time of recruitment for cabin crew ?
Q. i have heard that airlines take a sum of money as security deposit at the time of recruitment for cabin crew. am i correct ? please reply. thank you.
Asked by kshitij_from_bhopal - Sat Jun 21 11:23:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I worked in aviation for 14 years and have never heard of this.
Answered by SeaEff - Sat Jun 21 12:15:28 2008
Q. i have heard that airlines take a sum of money as security deposit at the time of recruitment for cabin crew. am i correct ? please reply. thank you.
Asked by kshitij_from_bhopal - Sat Jun 21 11:23:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I worked in aviation for 14 years and have never heard of this.
Answered by SeaEff - Sat Jun 21 12:15:28 2008
What can I do if landlord does not return security deposit in time?
Q. I lived in an apartment for 2 full years. When I moved out, i gave the landlord timely notice to vacate. My security deposit was not returned within the 30 day period. i did leave them my forwarding address before i moved out. I received a letter dated past the 30 day cut off that i owed for carpet replacement. i cleaned this apartment thouroughly before leaving. I wrote a letter to the landlord and they replied i should come look at pics. If anything, the carpet had normal wear ad tear and i believe the law states that if i lived there 2yrs i should not be responsible for normal wear. Isn't there a law in nc that the landlord has to return the deposit or report any damages within 30 days after lease if up? Who can I contact to resolve… [cont.]
Asked by rodmandove - Wed Aug 22 21:12:24 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if a landlord does not return deposit or accounting to a tenant within the 30 days the landlord forfeits his right to take anything out of the deposit, and the tenant in most states (read your lease) can file against the landlord for 3 times the amount of the deposit for not returning in the 30 day period. find the property code in your state call your tenants rights association of google it for your state and send the landlord a certified letter siting this code demanding your full deposit back times 3
Answered by jeanniep - Wed Aug 22 23:51:56 2007
Q. I lived in an apartment for 2 full years. When I moved out, i gave the landlord timely notice to vacate. My security deposit was not returned within the 30 day period. i did leave them my forwarding address before i moved out. I received a letter dated past the 30 day cut off that i owed for carpet replacement. i cleaned this apartment thouroughly before leaving. I wrote a letter to the landlord and they replied i should come look at pics. If anything, the carpet had normal wear ad tear and i believe the law states that if i lived there 2yrs i should not be responsible for normal wear. Isn't there a law in nc that the landlord has to return the deposit or report any damages within 30 days after lease if up? Who can I contact to resolve… [cont.]
Asked by rodmandove - Wed Aug 22 21:12:24 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if a landlord does not return deposit or accounting to a tenant within the 30 days the landlord forfeits his right to take anything out of the deposit, and the tenant in most states (read your lease) can file against the landlord for 3 times the amount of the deposit for not returning in the 30 day period. find the property code in your state call your tenants rights association of google it for your state and send the landlord a certified letter siting this code demanding your full deposit back times 3
Answered by jeanniep - Wed Aug 22 23:51:56 2007
Can I get my security deposit back for mental illness reasons without giving 30 day notice?
Q. My husband and I had to leave our apartment without the 30 day required notice as written in our lease. We had to leave suddenly because my husband was recently diagnosed with a mental illness and was unable to keep a job due to this disability. We have now moved in with my family while he gets the help he needs. Is there any way that this could be a reason to get our security deposit back without giving notice? Any help would be much appreciated.
Asked by jbell - Fri Jul 25 17:17:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the, US, generally, no. People lose their jobs for a lot of reasons, but they are still required to perform their contractual obligations.
Answered by raichasays - Fri Jul 25 17:25:32 2008
Q. My husband and I had to leave our apartment without the 30 day required notice as written in our lease. We had to leave suddenly because my husband was recently diagnosed with a mental illness and was unable to keep a job due to this disability. We have now moved in with my family while he gets the help he needs. Is there any way that this could be a reason to get our security deposit back without giving notice? Any help would be much appreciated.
Asked by jbell - Fri Jul 25 17:17:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the, US, generally, no. People lose their jobs for a lot of reasons, but they are still required to perform their contractual obligations.
Answered by raichasays - Fri Jul 25 17:25:32 2008
In Chicago Illinois, does the landlord have the right to not return a security deposit?
Q. I didn't get the return of security deposit in writing from my landlord. My apartment is in great condition and all months of rent are paid up, is there a way she can get out of returning my deposit to me?
Asked by LexiLyles - Mon Oct 13 18:45:52 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes...only with a Probable cause such as damage to property, no or short rental payment that is equal to rations of one month
Answered by Bruno - Mon Oct 13 18:57:21 2008
Q. I didn't get the return of security deposit in writing from my landlord. My apartment is in great condition and all months of rent are paid up, is there a way she can get out of returning my deposit to me?
Asked by LexiLyles - Mon Oct 13 18:45:52 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes...only with a Probable cause such as damage to property, no or short rental payment that is equal to rations of one month
Answered by Bruno - Mon Oct 13 18:57:21 2008
What is the waiting period for a landlord to reund a security deposit?
Q. I provided my landlord with a 40 day notice of intent to move. I moved out by the end of the month and I let him know that so he could go and do a walk through of the house. I did not hear from him so I called him again and all he told me that he would mail me my security deposit, no time frame provided. What is my legal right?
Asked by J H - Fri May 9 20:35:58 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In California it is 21 days. They also have to provide an itemized list of any deductions. If they fail that, then you are entitled to a complete refund.
Answered by PARKERD - Fri May 9 20:52:49 2008
Q. I provided my landlord with a 40 day notice of intent to move. I moved out by the end of the month and I let him know that so he could go and do a walk through of the house. I did not hear from him so I called him again and all he told me that he would mail me my security deposit, no time frame provided. What is my legal right?
Asked by J H - Fri May 9 20:35:58 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In California it is 21 days. They also have to provide an itemized list of any deductions. If they fail that, then you are entitled to a complete refund.
Answered by PARKERD - Fri May 9 20:52:49 2008
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