I didn't sign a lease but after I gave the deposit and the landlord cashed the check, I asked a bunch of questions and he said that I was too difficult. Now he won't give me the apartment but is going to give me my check back. Can he do that?
2006-07-29 08:38:43 · 8 answers · asked by Go-Girl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In most states, the law allows him to give you your money back if you haven't signed a lease yet. Unfortunate but true.
2006-07-29 08:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by y_nevin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what your local statute says about landlord/tenant law he may be able to keep your money. Was this part of an application fee? Call your local legal aid and they can be more specific and even assist you with the process.
2006-07-29 09:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Carpe Diem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can give you your deposit back. He does not have to rent to you as long as he has not discriminated in any way. Race, creed, religion, familiar status. He can refuse you for being difficult.
2006-07-29 08:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. He can decide to not rent to you just like you can decide to not live there. If you don't get the money back you can sue him in small claims court.
2006-07-29 08:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go someplace else. Would you really want to rent from this person after this kind of treatement?
2006-07-29 08:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u got ur $$ back for deposit nothing but if you lost it to him sue his a--!
2006-07-29 08:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by ~Aqua.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Find another apartment.
2006-07-29 08:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by rb42redsuns 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get even.....
2006-07-29 08:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋