We were tennants for 2 years, prior to buying our home. Due to timing, we were going to have to pay rent + mortgage for two months. I wrote a letter giving our 30 days notice 90 days ahead of time. I also asked if there was any way for him to work with us in finding a new tennant. He did not want to work with us, and became quite a jerk, threatening us with abandonment, eviction, etc...all while we were in good standing with the rent. We paid for the month of July, in full and on time. This was to be our final month according to the contract.
Today we received a letter with two checks, from the landlord. One check was for a refund of half of this months rent. The other was for less than half of our deposit ($1050). The deductions listed an "agreed cost-of-reletting and/or accelerated rent" (half of the deposit $525) and a $91 advert. fee. These fees are not mentioned in our contract, and were never brought to our attention. Can he do this? What should we do?
2006-07-19
08:46:09
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hosea_baker
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