If you don't give the 30 days notice can they sue you, or do you just lose the deposit?
2007-03-20 15:03:32 · 3 answers · asked by stars 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There's no federal law regarding tenant obligations.
Most states generally require "one full rental period" which means the end of the month following the notice.
They can sue you for the rent if you don't pay up until that time and the deposit doesn't cover it, along with the damages/cleanup.
2007-03-20 15:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no federal law with guidance on landlord/tenant issues. Each state has its own laws regarding it. For instance, if you are in Californa, you must give thirty days notice of your intention to quit the premises to give the landlord ample time to re-rent the property so he doesn't lose revenue. In that state, if you move out without giving notice, they can indeed sue you to recover the lost rental money. The use of deposits against rent is possible, as long as the landlord agrees to it, but there is no law there that states he must. If you live in a place there for more than two years, the deposit is refundable no matter what, as any amount of damage done beyond that time is considered normal wear and tear. This was as of a few years ago, and the law may have changed in that time, so it is best to double check it. Go to your local library and look in the reference section to find the law applicable in your state, they vary widely.
2007-03-20 15:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Federal laws would apply on federal property, or for federally subsidized housing.
Most landlord-tenant laws are state laws, so vary by state.
2007-03-20 15:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋