Im moving into a bigger apt. but there is one concern. Its already the 25th in the month and i plan to move on the 1st. My landlord still doesnt know. Ive tried knocking on her door and shes never home and her cell phone is off... can she keep my security? although we dont have a lease? its 6 ppl in my 3 room house..
2006-11-25 01:39:02 · 4 answers · asked by a curious lady 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I suppose legally she could keep your deposit, but ethically it would be a poor choice.
2006-11-25 01:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, it depends upon your agreement. If you are month to month, you usually need a one month notice. If you don't fulfill your one month notice you lose your deposit. Also, it depends upon your state. And it depends on what type of deposit. Is it a damage deposit or rent deposit. If its rent, it can go only toward rent. If its a damage deposit it can only go toward damages. But if its a security deposit in general, its up to law and whatever she says. Usually, she won't keep it if you give a month notice. But indeed don't be in there at all on the first because she then has legal right to charge you for another month, because the implied contract is that if you stay one minute into the next month, you then are liable for the whole month, like a phone call that goes one second into the next minute purchases the whole minute. Be out of the apartment, **** and span by the last day of the month. O HEY, GET IT IN WRITING GOOFY. LEAVE A MOTHER LOVIN LETTER UNDER HER DOOR. You will probably need to have it in writing anyway. Get it notarized for $3 also. Find a local notary. Good like. You can find a renter's guide on www.bn.com
2006-11-25 09:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she can keep your lease. Your suppost to give a 30 day notice. But, then again you don't have a lease. If, you paid your deposit by money order, check, or credit card, get your stub or whatever you paid by to prove you paid the secruity deposit, (if you need prove) to get your money. Best of luck to you!
2006-11-25 09:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by Cherries 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the agreement you have with your landlord. I know that sounds lame but without a lease it sounds as though "anything goes"!
2006-11-25 09:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by the_pharaoh109 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋