2006-06-27 07:51:40 · 10 answers · asked by turtle 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
In Ohio it is 30 days
2006-06-27 07:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Cali. I believe its 30 days also. The landlord has the right to keep the deposit for any cleaning and repair costs that may be involved. You have right to ask for an itemized list of how the deposit was used.
2006-06-27 14:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rex Finklestein 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Arizona, the landlord has 14 days to provide the tenant w/ a letter specifying the disposition of the deposit.....If they don't, the tenant not only gets their entire deposit back, but the landlord is then fined one month's rent payable to the tenant for not following the rules.....
Each state is different.
2006-06-27 20:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by Paula M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The norm is 30 days, but it varies from state to state. The landlord can charge you for any damage beyond normal wear-and-tear. If you put a hole in the wall, break a door, etc., he can charge you whatever it costs him to repair the damage.
He can also charge you for cleaning if you don't leave the apartment in decent shape. You should always take pictures before moving into an apartment and after you move out. This will cover you for any existing damage and wear.
2006-06-27 16:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the norm.. 30 days... they can only charge you for normal wear and tear... if the carpet you had been living on for 1 year was 8 years old.. they can't charge you for it because the life of the carpet had already been meet. If you leave the oven dirty they can charge you a reasonable cleaning charge like 25 or 35 dollars not 150.00.
Never ever move out of an apartment or house without having someone from the management team walk it with you .. giving to you in writting what you are being charged for and the amount.
SMALL TIP: If you call the management company direct and by pass the manager... You will be surprised on what they will take off that she/he charged you for.
2006-06-27 15:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by JODY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You landlord does not have to return your security deposit until your lease is up, and even then, he/she is not required to return it. If the apartment or house is not in good condition (for example is the carpets are messed up or the paint on the walls has been marked on, etc.) Also, if you brake your lease, the landlord does not have to give you back your deposit.
2006-06-27 15:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in MI anyway (I don't know if its a state or national law) they have 30 days to return the deposit. They can keep it for damages, lack of cleaning, or fees that weren't paid. I don't know if there's anything else. I got my whole deposit back but they sent a form along that people who got fined would be able to fill out to contest the charges. I don't know if everyone does that or not.
2006-06-27 14:56:17 · answer #7 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This varies from state to state...I would check to see if your state has a website...then check under the landlord-tenant law section.
Usually they cannot deduct normal wear and tear....the landlord tenant law spells out all of the things they can deduct for and whether or not they have to pay interest.
2006-06-27 14:55:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he has to return it until you move out, if even then. He will definitely keep it if there is damage to the house/apartment/whatever, if you are late on your payments, etc. I'm sure there are other reasons.
2006-06-27 14:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by jstanotherqwtchic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info. What state do u live in? Each state is different.
2006-06-27 14:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋