I was planning to move into an apartment and sent the landlord $300 dollars to hold the place. Nothing was signed and I decided not to move. The landlord is refusing to give me the money back because he says I promised him and I can't prove otherwise. I have the receipt and want the money back. What can I do?
2007-05-18 12:17:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
OK, first of all, no one needs to be nasty, it's a simple question. Second. The agreement was that I would not be renting until June 1st. Therefor, no rent was lost. The 300 was part of the deposit that I used to show I was interested. The landlord was suppose to call me as soon as he received the deposit and arrange to sign a lease. Several weeks went by with no return phone calls. Finally he called, said they recieved the money and would meet with me that week. Another two weeks went by and no call. Now, after being tossed around for over a month, I do not want to rent with them. The money was to hold the place, but they did not follow on their end. PLUS. The FOR RENT sign is still out front.
2007-05-18 12:52:41 · update #1
by law, he has to refund the money (in many states) since you are not moving in, and no contract was signed, he is obligated to return that money to you.
take him to small claims if he continues refuse to give you back your money.
2007-05-18 12:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Look at the details of your question. You state, "... sent the landlord $300 to HOLD THE PLACE." (caps are mine for emphasis)
If that in fact was the understanding, and if you used those words when you conversed with the landlord, he is not obligated to return the money. The landlord could legally claim that he did in fact "hold the place" for you, and that he turned away prospective tenants in the justifiable reliance on you being the tenant.
2007-05-18 19:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he held that apartment for you and turned down potential renters, I'd say you got some nerve asking for the money back. You wanted him to hold it for you didn't you? that was the agreement. YOU STATE that you gave him the MONEY TO HOLD the apartment...well that's basically what he did! Now the fact that you changed your mind...should not be his problem.
2007-05-18 19:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by SecretFriend 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did he hold the apartment & thus lose rent? If so, they will rule against you. If not, he owes you the refund, contact the Housing Authority. They will handle it but it will take time.
2007-05-18 19:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-18 19:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by citronge69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋