i gave a $400.00 deposit and moved out a month later leaving the apt as good as it was moving in. i only gave a 20 day notice. i thought i would get my deposit back and waited for it since i gave a fowarding address but finally after not hearing from them i called. The manger said they were keeping all of it because they did'nt rent it the following month. i live in california.
2006-09-02 17:14:54 · 21 answers · asked by whatsit2u 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You should look at your rental agreement and see what it says about the deposit.
2006-09-02 17:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would all depend on your lease agreement. If you were required to give more notice than 20 days and the landlord did not agree to let you terminate the lease early then they probably do not have to return your deposit. You would still owe them a months rent unless they rented the apartment before the end of the month you moved out. If that was the case then they lost no money on the apartment and you would be entitled to a refund. I would swing by the old apartment and ask the current tenanents when they moved in.
2006-09-02 17:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Mojo Risin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you give written notice as required by your lease?
As I see it, you owe at least 10 days rent plus the costs to get the unit the back to a presentable & rentable condition like it was before you moved in. This will include cleaning the carpet, cabinets & fixtures. You should not be held rsponsible for rent for an empty unit while it is on the "for rent" market.
2006-09-02 20:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're off by 10 days, they can keep it. Landlords rarely give back deposits, they're greedy and find any excuse not to pay you.
If you gave them a 30 day notice, they will find some other reason like the driveway had oil spots, or rub marks on the wall. They always win.
2006-09-02 17:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by elguzano1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your lease contract, but 30 or even 60 days notice is fairly common. If you are required to give 30 days notice but only gave 20, you may only be liable for the remaining 10 days. Look in your lease contract under "Termination".
2006-09-02 17:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by Ivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord is completely being an as*hole; but he is within the law. Unfortunately, you gave him only 20days, the law requires 30day notice to vacate.
Did you talk to him about this? Why couldn't you wait?
Sounds harsh; but you should have paid a proration for the extra ten days, you lost.
2006-09-02 17:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do a google on it but they are in the right as far as I know. now if you would of given them a full 30 day notice and in writing then they would have no choice but to give it back to you so unfortunately no you wont get your money back sorry.
2006-09-02 17:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by queenie_the_big_pushen_meanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord can hold you accountable for the balance of the entire lease term you sign... You got off lucky if that's all you're out.
2006-09-02 17:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by Bush Whacker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your rent contract
if you did not give sufficent notice to quit you lost it
if you DID give enough then write a letter and send it registered post telling them they have seven working days (9 days) to return your money or you will be taking legal advice (note choice of word) and action as necessary
2006-09-02 17:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only lived there 10 days before you knew you were moving and you can't spell landlord? He gets to keep it.
2006-09-02 17:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by Layla Clapton 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check ur lease, but technically I think they can keep it because you didnt give 30 days notice before you moved out.
2006-09-02 17:17:05 · answer #11 · answered by nicki2442 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋