get my entire deposit back when i move out of an apartment?
404362
Every lease is different.  It amazes me how many people do not read the lease or listen when the manager/landlord goes over it when you sign it.\n\nYou should have a copy of the commencement checklist from when you moved in. In your lease it should tell you what you are and are not charged for when you vacate.\n\nWhy not call the manager/landlord and ask him/her what is expected on move out? They will explain to you what is normal wear and tear and what is not. Ask if they provide a move out checklist for you to follow.
1172337
Give your tenant written notice that the tenancy has ended, ie "You are hereby notified that your lease/tenancy has ended. Please vacate the property."\n\nOffer your tenant the full return of any security deposit or some other amount of money; it will be less than hiring an attorney to evict your tenant. Then, let your tenant know that if he leaves the property without going through an eviction, he will not have an eviction on his credit report. It is much harder for someone to get an apartment if an eviction is reported on their credit, so let your tenant know that.
338987
I don't believe you can.  Either way you are liable for the rent till the end of the contract or get someone to sublet your place, if it is allowed.\nYour company might be willing to pay for this if they are the ones asking you to move.  Most do.\nRead what your rental contract says.  It should all be there.
42723
Call the Department of Health. The landlord has probably broken the lease and you can move with your deposit. I would have already moved if it's been since October. That is BS! I have kids mysself and I would not put up with that. I had a mold problem and I told the landlord I can move out because he did not provide aduquite quarters for my family, and I had to pay rent for a bathroom that I didn't even use. Good luck!
905744
Its a very simple solution but 99.99% of people never take the time to do this. I was in the military for 20+yrs, Learned the hard way ounce and paid for it.\n\nGet a cheap camera and take pictures of the place before you move or as your moving in. Heck, nowdays they have video cams that are even better, a photo or video is worth more than a thousand words! This will help or hurt cause the proof is in the photos, where there is or not damages.\n\nOften cigarette burns on the carpet, stains, rutcuts into the carpet in the bedroom from wear and tear. Water damage under the sink from previous situatuion can be documented as not yours, ceilen damage spots or even holes on the walls that have been patched. Established urine stains from previous animals(cats or dogs) even where the apts doesn't allow animals.\n\nRemember that most places have good will but the bottom line is the cost to refurbish the apt for the next renter, so clean before you move out, that's always a plus, even have the manager come inspect before the move. They might be able to say this and that needs to be done or we have to pay to have it done and will go againist your deposit. \n\nI have 15 houses that I rent on long term leases and I do that to each unit, and have made it a point to record and save till the next move, then record after they move incase we have to discuss less than the deposit. I always evaluate the house, did they even try to clean, is the rubish out, the bathroom cleaned, kitchen stove,frigerater cleaned. Remember someone has to do the clean and make ready and obviously be paid for it, so it comes from your deposit. Most will deduct 30% of deposit just cause for wear and tear and expected cost to clean, alot will return all if no damages but the unit is left clean and can get rented with few problems.\n\nAsk yourself, would you move into the apt ~~right now as is, and if your answer is no, then take time to make it so. I'm not talking about painting the walls and shampoo the carpet, just simple cleaning can go a long ways. I'm a land lord of sorts and after you leave I'm almost sure never to see you again so why such I listen to you, I'll take your deposit without regard when I open the door and see trash and whatever, you didn't even vacum or take the trash out. Might be nice for you to at least wipe the glass windows if you have the time, effort brings about good will.\n\nMost all cities have departments to deal with renter disputes, maybe the local BBB has it, most places need your good word of mouth  to keep going. I have a waiting list for my houses, never empty for 15 days, that's what it takes me to prepare for the next renter, my video cam at the ready. I have even made copies for the new renter if they request it(hahahhaha) its a great practice for both. I want you to rent from me again if you decide to come back one day, I will remember the trash and crap you left behind.\n\nThose verticle blinds, hardly an issue of cost but just think of the piture of them, it could have establish its worth of condition on move in day. If in disbute could warrent the deteration from common use due to where they were and how often they were walked through, heck you might of been able to replace them with some from Walmart and saved you alot of monies?\n\nGolden rule : Photos,,,photos,,,photos,,, and even better is a video cam of the apartment condition on move in day!
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Try to cut a deal with the landlord.  Maybe find someone to take over the lease.\n\nI did this in Chicago and it worked out fine; I found someone to stay in the apt for the rest of the lease term.  I agreed to split one month with the new tenant, then he paid the rest.  \n\nI "broke" a lease in NYC, mostly b/c the landlord was in serious violation of housing codes, laws, etc.  I tried to be reasonable and deal with the guy, but he would not budge.  I sued him in housing court and left the unit with 3 months on the lease.  He never came after me for the last three months, but he kept my deposit (which he was entitled to do; luckily the rent I withheld was in excess of the deposit, so I came out on top).  Also, he lived outside of the country and coming after me would have been a huge waste of his time.\n\nTry to avoid "breaking" the lease.  It's just a lot of hassle and expense.  Plus, the landlord will keep your deposit, probably charge you for cleaning and repairs, and likely sue.
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Every state has different laws, but I have never heard of one that allows you to get out of the lease because you move out of the area.  You can check on your state's web site for regulations regarding rentals though!\n\nYou may be better off paying the one month left on the lease and getting your deposit back than losing 2 months and the deposit.  There isn't much you can do about it  :(\n\n:(  sorry!\n\nGood luck with the new job!
549728
CA real estate broker here, and the answer is unless it says otherwise in your lease, you have every right to turn the utilities off at the end of your lease.  \n\nPut that in writing to your landlord, and tell him that you expect not to be charged for this when he returns your security deposit within the 21 day time period he has to do so, and that if he does, you will take him to small claims court for the disputed amount, court costs, and the $600 statutory damages for failing to return a security deposit to a tenant.
166302
Quite often a landlord will not return your deposit until you threaten legal action. They figure if they don't return it and you don't make a fuss, well, more profit. Send a registered letter demanding your deposit, or you will take legal action. Watch how fast you get it!
439687
hey, I got this one...the answer is NO. Next question.  Not paying your rent can lead to 1) a bad reference against future rental opps, 2) a strike against you if you try to buy a home through a mortgage 3) you might get sued (and you will lose both the rent and the court costs and fees 4) you are probably referring to your security deposit as the old (first and last) month's rent.\n\nIf you read your lease, I would just about guarantee you it says you must give at least 30 days notice to leave and you may not use your deposit as your last month's rent.
1063176
All you have to do is send a certified letter or hand deliver a letter to your landlord or apartment manager stating the following:\n\nI, Joe Blow, currently residing at 123 Main Street, do not wish to extend my lease for another year. My last day will be July 31st as stated on my lease. I will surrender the property and all keys to the apartment manager On that date after conducting a final walk through with landlord or apartment manager. Please send my deposit along with any itemized deductions to PO BOX 1234 YourTown, USA. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (909) 555-1212. \n\nRegards,\nJoe Blow\n\nRegards
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There must be a dept of housing or something like that either locally or at the state level you can call and find out.  Call up your local govt offices and start asking questions and get ready to deal with people who are clueless that transfer you from person to person.\n\nWith that being said your landlord is a prick, obviously.
778891
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.
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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
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I just moved two weeks ago.  About a month ago I sent them a letter that went something like this.\n\nTo whom it may concern,\n\nAt the end of this month we(I put we since I am married) will become the home owners.  Due to these circumstances we will no longer need to rent.  We will be moving in two weeks and shall turn in our keys at that time.\nSincerly,\nOur names.\n\nBut all you really need to do is say that you are leaving and when your last month will be.  You usually need to give them a month's notice so that you will get all your deposit back and won't have to pay another month's rent.\n\nAfter writing the letter, you can mail it or give it to them in person.
851747
They will put a "hold" on the deposit.  When the check clears, they take their fees and then you get access to what is left.
980287
stair step some certificate of deposits!