Ok.. I have rental property that is in another state.I rented it throught the paper. I stated in the add that there was a security deposit of $700 and an additional deposit for pets of $300.
I found new renters. Great...
Well she called me the day before she sent me the deposit and rent and asked if they could pay the pet deposit later.
I told her NO we needed it now.
Well when I received the rent and deposit it was without the pet deposit of $300.
She called me that day and asked if we received the check... i told her yes! but, It was short $300... she said oh.... I am sorry... We will send it to you...
Its been over a month... NO PET DEPOSIT... She has 4 cats...
What should I do?
btw... this property is in Arkansas...
Any advice will be greatly appreciated....
2007-08-27 19:08:58 · 9 answers · asked by stacie m 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
well you first off made the mistake of allowing this lady to move in without fufilling her obligation to you. with 4 cats there is bound to be damage as they smell and urinate and spray on things. i think ur best bet is to evict her. if she doesnt cough up the deposit money in 3 days tell her your filing an eviction bc ur property is potentially going to be damaged worse by these cats and without the deposit theres no guarentee she will pay up. evict her and dont allow anyone to move in until the fufill the terms of your contract.
2007-08-28 01:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, write her a letter and keep a copy for yourself. This saves any legal mess. Inform her that as a verbal agreement, you both agreed that she would pay the pet deposit with her security deposit, but as she did not she breached her tenancy contract. Give her 14 days notice to pay otherwise state that you will have to take it further to the tribunal court.
If this does not work, when her lease is up, you can send her a new lease agreement that has a slight rent increase. You are allowed to raise the rent without giving an explanation. I think you can raise it no more than and extra $10-15 a week (legally) for each lease renewal. this is in australia though.
This may be the only way you will get the money.
I hope this helps a bit
2007-08-27 20:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by shiftymad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you paid the security deposit, you automatically became a month-to-month tenant, completely verbal and ruled by state law. You agreed to rent the place, then backed out, probably costing the landlord at least one month of rent. You need to give notice today and pay for the first month of rent. If this is equal or more than your security deposit, you will lose the deposit. If the deposit was more than the rent, the landlord can withold the rental amount and refund the extra. If the deposit was a holding deposit (which your landlord could claim unless your receipt specifically states "security deposit"), then this is not refundable, nor is it ever refundable, under any circumstances, in any state. If your landlord has no trouble renting the place out again, he may be lenient and refund you the entire portion. This is not likely. You have cost him time and money, and the headache of having to deal with a tenant who doesn't keep their word. You owe him compensation for this. You cannot arbitrarily decide to back out of your agreements without consequence.
2016-05-19 22:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four cats? If she admits to 4 she probably has 10---you have to send her a registered letter stating she has 10 days to send you a cashier's check for the pet deposit---I hope you had a lease printed up and had her sign because I am a realtor and it sounds like you may be dealing with a dead beat. If she doesn't send you the pet deposit within the 10 days--make a copy of the letter---take the letter to your local magistrate's office and see if they can contact the authorities in the Arkansas and evict her.
I love animals, but I have had to show too many properties that were owned and rented to people with cats. Cat urine is absorbed into the wooden floors underneath the carpets and that smell just permeates the entire house.........get her out.
2007-08-27 19:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cancel the deal. She knows she is going to trash the place with 4 cats and does not want to give up the $300. If she can't follow the rules, why would you want to rent to her? By the way, in the future, it might be better to charge a pet fee instead of deposit.
2007-08-27 21:46:26 · answer #5 · answered by marie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did she sign a rental contract prior to moving in? Ask her again for the pet deposit and give her a deadline for the payment. If she ignores the payment then cancel her rental contract. Check the yellow pages and consult a lawyer for advice.
I hope this helps.
2007-08-27 19:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your lease stipulates that the pet deposit MUST be paid and you did not receive it then you need to let them know that they are in breach of the lease and you will either need the money immediately or they need to get to movin.
If its not in the lease then good luck. Always write everything down...its the only assurance you have.
2007-08-27 19:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Katie C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you already let them move in without paying the full deposit, you're going to have a very hard time getting it now.
2007-08-27 19:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you could negotate with her.. like split up the pet deposit for a few months..if you dont want to go that route seek out a lawyer.. cats are not as bad as dog
2007-08-27 19:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by vis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋