security deposit equals 2 months rent, have reason to believe it won't be returned due to landlords attitudes/actions over the last 10 months (property is better shape than when we moved in).
207820
No! not unless it states in your lease "tenant may use security deposit for last month's rent"..but usually it will state that you can't use it for rent...other wise the landlord must return your deposit at the end of your agreement less damages (excluding normal wear and tear)
357476
It all depends on the contract that you signed.  Most of the time you get the deposit back in full if you do a good job cleaning and maintaining the place.  If you don't, they keep it to go toward your lack of maintenance.  If it's part of your contract that you do get your first month rent back, then you will (or should).  Check your copy of the contract to see for sure.  If it's not part of your contract to get your first month back, you probably shouldn't worry about getting the deposit back either because he kept it for this month's rent instead.  Again, review your contract.
218406
I have been wondering this myself.  You are so right, life isn't sure at all.  I have a lease where I am at until December and he has a lease where he is at until October.  ... I would like to buy a house in a couple of more years and I am not sure when it would be good for him to move in or if we will even still be an item.  It is just something out there.  Guess you just have to go with what you feel is best.
445582
It all depends on the terms of your lease, but truthfully you have very little hope of getting back your deposit. To be honest, your landpeople are being pretty generous in letting you apply the deposit to the rent - being afraid to live there usually isn't a valid reason for breaking a lease.\n\nWhy not just simply change the locks and take them up on their offer to apply the deposit to the rent while you find a new place to live? I doubt the management would charge you anything to change the locks - they don't want your apartment broken into any more than you do - and an upgrade in locks (like solid deadbolts and charlie bars on sliding glass doors) may be just the thing to make you feel safe there, if only temporarily.\n\nYou've had a scary experience, but if you approach things rationally, you can find a way to make your current apartment work out while you find a new one. Yes, somenone tried to break in, but they didn't succeed....If you upgrade your locks (and I'd recommend to management to upgrade surveillance and physical security - cameras, main doors, gates, etc.) There's no reason you can't be safe there while you find a new place to live.
481351
If you are leaving before the end of the lease, the landlord is not obligated to refund any part of the security deposit to you. If you are moving out at the end of the lease, then the landlord should refund the security deposit and draw up a new lease for your roommate and her boyfriend.\n\nIf the boyfriend is replacing you on the lease, he should pay you your share of the security deposit now, not when they move. Insist on it. Go to small claims court if they refuse.
400799
Read the terms of the Tenancy Agreement, it usually states the minimum period in writing for giving up the lease.If notice is given timeously , you won't have to pay for the full 6 months, but it depends on the contract terms.\nAs for the deposit , again it depends on the wording of the contract, but usually it's refundable unless it's retained to cover the cost of any damage to the property.
561830
If this guy is charging you for rental receipts, he obviously needs to learn a little something about doing business.  I can just see it now... you're in court and the judge hears that he is charging you for receipts... well, anyway, a receipt would be a reasonable request for a payment made.  As the recipient of the payment, it is customary for the landlord to "absorb" the cost of the receipt regardless of whether it's $.45 or $45,000,000, unless of course, this jerk put it in your rental agreement that you are responsible for the charge.  Either way, you should seriously consider finding another landlord.  And here's another tip:  whenever you move into a rental property, take pictures of everything on the property and date them with witnesses!  I once moved from a rental and the landlady would not return my security deposit because she said that I did "extensive damage" to the home.  The pictures she produced were from another property that I'd never been to.  The court said she has pics, you don't... YOU LOSE!  Protect yourself, it cost me a grand.
632006
Let the potential landlord know your situation.  Also, they tend to look at the score only, not the actual report.\n\nWorse comes to worse, offer additional security deposit.
379431
Send a demand letter both by certified mail and hand delivered - they have 48 hrs to return your deposit....Include the fact that they violated the terms of the lease, thus rendering the lease null and void, and you consider the lease cancelled.\n\nYou should have demanded your money back at 8am on Nov 2, 2006.  There is no reason to wait.\n\nStart looking for a new place today - stop by the small claims court in your zip code and find out how to request a hearing.  It may sound intimidating, but don't wait - and most small claims have days of the week "specific to landlord/tenant issues".\n\nAlso, you may very well be entitled to double damages.
333364
Your deposit would have transferred over to the new leaseholder, the current owner.  He is responsible for the deposit.  Make sure you keep receipts and copies of checks that show what you paid.
507950
Well,Ask yourself these Questions before you do anything\n1)Whats the reason for your landlord to increase the rent by 10%?\n\na)Is it because you have a second child?(check your tenancy agreement if there is such clause)\nb)Is it because the ceiling was fixed at their cost,so they are trying to increase the rent?(check your tenancy agreement)\nc)Is your tenancy agreement expiring soon and they take it as an opportunity to increase the rent?\n\nIf none of the above reasons,I suggest you to find get another place.Your landlord is likely to chase you out.\n\nGood luck
208443
If you signed a lease (a written agreement) then for instance your the landlord and someone is renting from you then you have to give them a notice, then if they don't want to leave, then you take the matter to the magistrate, then wait some more (about 30 more days). Roughly, it will take 90 days and then the magistrate will send (more than likely)a Constable to escort the people out (or you if this is the case). The matter will be brought up at the magistrate level carrying a fine and the amount due in rent. If your on probation or something this shouldn't cause an uproar with your P.O. its not like its a new charge and then you would get violated. As far as your credit like I said if your paying on it (making an effort) then you shouldn't worry. But with everything else your credit is effected. I've owed $800 in rent and had someone come and lock me out and then the next day called the housing authority and made arrangements to pay the amount back and nothing came about this since, everythings fine.
116991
If not in writing it's going to be tough to fight it. Unless it was specifically addressed in your verbal agreement they have every legal right to ask for additional deposit. Obviously if you've been there for 10 years you must like the place a lot; probably not worth fighting.
396840
You will get your $800 deposit back, but since you have to give 30 days notice before moving out, you WILL have to pay December rent.  You won't get any of your rent back from them for November, either.
659524
I'm pretty sure that once you pay the security deposit the landlord should hold the apartment for you.  I do know that when you move out of the apartment you get your security deposit back if the apartment is in good shape with no damage incurred while you were renting.  If the landlord later says he or she is unhappy with your credit and decides not to rent to you they must return your deposit.
607223
no they cant ask for additional deposits if you have a lease sounds to me like someone is scamming you ,call the head office and ask for owner or the person under him let him no what the manager is doing ,you can also go to the library and get a book called The Landlord and Tenant Book it has a lot of interesting things in it
293256
Unfortunately, without having a copy of the lease you cannot sue him for deciding not to rent to you.  You have no proof that you and he had a contract (hard lesson learned).\n\nHe is, however, obligated to return your security deposit.  If he doesn't answer the next time you try to call him he doesn't answer, tell him you've contacted a lawyer and he'll be in touch about the return of your security deposit.  The talk of a lawyer alone should scare him into returning your money.  If that doesn't work, you may need to contact a lawyer for real.  You say you have a receipt proving you paid him the deposit, so he can't deny he owes you that money.  \n\nGood luck with everything and I hope you find another place soon.  Next time do not leave without a copy of the lease in your hand...