2007-12-21 07:06:05 · 9 answers · asked by MoNKeYMaGIc 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Just some further info..the landlord was happy with the state the property was in but said they had a month to return the deposit. However, they now won't answer my calls or reply to my text messages! I think they're hoping I'll go away...
2007-12-21 08:40:19 · update #1
First, you should leave the rental in the same condition in which it was received, clean it well (and repair any damages that you may have caused), give proper written notice to move and give the landlord your forwarding address in writing.
Your landlord has a specific amount if time in which he must either return the full security deposit or send an accounting of your security deposit.
Many states give the landlord 30 days, however, depending on what state you are in, it can vary from 15 days to 45 days, after your have returned possession to the landlord.
Some states require that you give the landlord your forwarding address in writing.
If it has been longer than your state allows and you gave the landlord your forwarding address, then you should send a certified return receipt requested letter demanding the return of your security deposit. If the landlord does not reply, sue in Small Claims court.
If you receive an accounting of the security deposit and do not agree with the deductions that the landlord has made, send a certified return receipt requested letter disputing the deductions and demanding the return of your security deposit. If the landlord does not reply or send the disputed amount, sue in Small Claims court.
2007-12-21 08:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your renatl agreement. If you think he is keeping the deposit unlawfully then you should consult the rental bonds board (if you are in Australia) or whoever the organisation is that protects tenants rights.
Oh, & for those people who attempt to use the deposit in their last week of rent - this can backfire if you have in any way damaged the property or the land lord needs to spend money to get the house back to the state it was in when you moved in. They can sue you for damages & you can end up with a black mark against your name for future rentals.
2007-12-21 07:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry yet definite, the owner can shop the deposit. you are able to desire to provide a written word to vacate, if no longer then the deposit is forfeited. A landlord under no circumstances assumes you will pass, renew etc... in case you probably did no longer go away word then truly you broke the lease. the owner additionally must have sufficient time to "stroll" the unit, verify out it is, to make certain if there are any damages or cleansing costs to fee or deduct from the deposit. there are maximum of motives and practise on a thank you to maintain a deposit. sorry yet i think of you will no longer get it returned.
2016-10-09 01:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by abe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see this happening all the time how folks lose their deposit when there is a way to NEVER lose it. Here is what you do for now on.
Lets say your rent is $1000 and your security deposit is $500 well what you do is when you are on your last month there you pay only $500 of your $1000 and tell the landlord to KEEP the $500 security and use it towards rent.
Problem solved. It works every time.
Then the landlord would have to sue you in small claims to GET the deposit and most of the time they lose. Better then YOU having to sue to get your deposit back.
At least YOU have the money and he is trying to get it rather then HE has the money and you are trying to get it.
2007-12-21 07:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Look at your rental agreement. If there is nothing there saying you can get it back then you are not going to get it. If you damaged the house or there was a bug infestation, or he had to pay in any way to get the house back in order when you left, you won't get it. I am a landlord, so I know. If your lease agreement said you can get the money back, then it needs to be really clear under what circumstances he is keeping it.
2007-12-21 07:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by CB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord has 21 days in California to send you deposit (less any fees due to maintance or cleaning or damages)
Each state has there own tenant laws you will need to check with your states tenant laws.
2007-12-21 08:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also check your landlord/tenant laws because once he/she is found at fault you can get double or in some states triple the amount of deposit.
2007-12-21 12:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by henson_joseph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont short the last month rent and use it to offset the deposit. if you get sued you will be judged against and if you plan on renting again in the same town or require recommendations you will be denied.
send them a letter requesting the return and if they don't comply, you take them to small claims court.
2007-12-21 07:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By law he has to. The amount of time he has until he has to give it to you should be in your lease agreement. (Usually two or three weeks.)
Note that he is allowed to deduct from this deposit a reasonable fee for cleaning expenses, repairs, upaid rent, etc.
If he doesn't give it back you have no choice but to take him to small claims court.
2007-12-21 07:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋