When you sign a lease for an apt and i stay for the year do i get my money back if i move?

Answer 1

You get your deposit back if you complete your lease and leave the apartment in the same condition you arrived.

You don't get any of your rent money back

Answer 2

Assuming you have a 12-month lease and you stay for the entire time and leave the place in the same condition as when you moved in (some wear-and-tear is usually allowed as long as it's not excessive), you should receive most or all of your deposit back.

I say "most" because even if you leave the place in perfect condition some landlords just standardly say they have to pay professional cleaners to come in after you to clean carpets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc even if you cleaned them yourself. So they could withhold that money from your deposit regardless, you should have this info in your lease agreement. Depending on how much these professional services tell the landlord they have to clean will determine how much comes out of your deposit, so you should still leave it as clean as you can, touch up any nail holes in the walls, etc.

When you move in, do a very thorough walk-through and make sure all existing damage is documented in your lease. Since filling out these little areas in your lease noting damage can be diffiult, take pictures of the place before you move in and after you leave, just in case the landlord decides to take advantage of you.

As your lease comes to an end, you usually have the option of renewing it or sometimes it just changes to a month-to-month arrangement, so check your agreement or ask your landlord. You should always give 30 days notice when you want to renew or move out after the lease is up.

If you break your lease by leaving early, you will not only lose the deposit, but the landlord will probably make you pay rent for the remaining months left in your lease or up until he finds a replacement tenant for you, plus his cost to advertise, clean up, and find someone again. Future landlords could require references, so don't burn your bridges with your landlord.

Lastly, if you are ever unhappy with your landlord or certain conditions of the property, always try to work it out with the landlord first. If that fails, go to court and let them decide if you are allowed to get out. Never just decide to break the lease on your own, you will probably lose if you do.

Answer 3

if you had a 1 year lease, you give the proper notice (usually 30 day's) , the apartment is left in good condition (clean with no damage), and all of your rent is current...then you will receive your deposit back less any fee's agreed apon in the lease. If any part of your lease say's nonrefundable for part of your deposit you will not receive that back.

Answer 4

I'm assuming you mean the deposit. As long as you give the notice that is required of you in the contract, and have everything in move out order. I would have them walk through with you at least two weeks before you move out and sign a list of items that may need to be fixed or cleaned.

Answer 5

Are you talking about a damage deposit? If so, and the apartment is left in good shape and clean, you should get your money back.

Answer 6

You should get your damage deposit back less the value of repairing anything done to walls etc.

Answer 7

you only get the security back nothing else