are landlords in San Diego required to put our (750.00 in our case) deposit into Escrow and give us interest?
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Check your lease.  Your landlord likely is holding your deposit in a non-interest bearing account.  It's highly unusual for interest to be owed to renters when and if a deposit is refunded.
1034999
The 30$ fee is not required, it's bogus. You aren't going to get the lease.\nLook somewhere else.
193792
Possibly because you haven't been paying the minimum interest payments. I know on my interest only mortgage, they allow me to do this without penalty, essentially increasing my principle each month. They actually highlight an amount on my statement that is less than my interest, trying to trick me into paying less today. It's all part of the scam. Read your statement carefully and pay more than just the interest due.
216015
Yes, you will have to prove damages.  The way to do that is to put the property back up for sale.  If it sells for a lower price then the original contract, then you are entitled to retain the difference from the first buyer's deposit.  If it sells for more than the original contract price you must return the entire deposit to the first buyer.  In the meantime the buyer's deposit remains in escrow until you have closed on the sale of the property with someone else.\n\nThe only way to avoid this is if the original contract stated that the deposit would be considered "liquidated damages" in the event of a default by the buyer.  If that case you don't have to prove any damages; you just keep the entire deposit.
870068
Check the wording of your rental agreement carefully. A reputable landlord (are there any?) would not charge or hold back on your deposit for things considered "fair wear and tear".  It sounds like your landlord is trying it on, assuming your description of the problem is fair and accurate.\n\nIf you are a student talk to the housing officer at your university/college. If you are a private renter contact the letting agency you got the property from.\n\nIf you didn't go through a letting agent then contact your local citizens advice bureau.
117678
Not necessarily.  I know a really good tax guy in San Diego.  His website appears below.  If he can't help you, he can get me involved.
312248
not sure about your state but your landlord should be giving you intrest on the money you are loaning him or her. Even if you put a deposite down your entitled to intrest.
354221
Yes, it will show as part of your assets, then at close of escrow the earnest money will show as a credit towards your down payment.
188773
I don't know about calif laws, but if you are under a lease or contract, I would read that first.  If it doesn't state anything about him being about to raise your rent during the lease/contract period then he shouldn't be able too.  However, at the end of the lease/contract he could raise the rent as he saw fit and it would be up to you to accept or decline.  If you are not under a lease/contract, then he may be able to raise the rent to any amount at any time.
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Yes, you will be asked to negotiate with a Mediator and the Landlord before you go in front of the judge.  You might be able to resolve all your issues at that time.  Don't be afraid.  You can handle this just fine.  Good luck.\n\nThis is usually how they handle civil matters with respect to money.
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Every state landlord/ tenant laws different. I own apt buildings in two different states and closing escrow on another one within a few day. So I know landlord/ tenant issues.\n\nI'm not a lawyer or paralegal but I know contract law and work with them all the time so I'm rather knowledgeable on lease laws. \n\nFrom your question it sounds like you have no written agreement with your landlord. That is why the judge didn't here your side. It doesn't matter who you had rented the apt from originally. \n\nOwners change property managers often but it doesn't change anything for the current tenants unless they resign the agreement.  \n\nAnything not in writing come down to his/her word against yours. Being he owns the property you have no legal standing to the property except as a renter.  \n\nI'm surprised the judge didn't tell your husband that and also that he was in violation of the law. A renter can not hold back rent to blackmail the landlord in fixing something. If that was the case every renter would do it for what they deemed needed fixing. \n\nNow, if it was a safety issues electrical, plumbing and major leak, things like that and the landlord doens't fix it within a reasonable time. The word is reasonable and it isn't 10 min after reporting the problem. \n\nOne can have it fixed (hire a professional) an give the landlord or management company the bill. Then if they don't reemburse you, take them to court. But, you still have to pay the rent.\n\nSorry for your situation but there is nothing I or anyone can tell you to make it better.\n\nBut, I can give you some advice for the future. \n\n1. Inspect the property your planning on renting. Just as you would a car, house anything your buying from an individual or company.  \n\n2. If it is major issues don't move in until it is fixed. One persons minor might be anothers major issue. Like covers over light fixtures minor but it looks bad.  It is another thing NOT having covers over electrical switches that is a safety issue and should be considered major and done prior to moving in.\n\n3.Get everything in Writing. Your word against anothers doesn't hole water in the court of law. \nSome places court dates are booked up so far out because of so many cases that that judges only look at the relevent evidence and ask very few questions before deciding. \n\nLast year I went to court as witness we were 5th. We were in front of the judge in less then two hours. Two before us were done in less then 10 minute. There were some real unhappy people but there wasn't anything to back up the evidence. Nothing in writing.  \n\n4. Most important thing, READ WHAT YOUR SIGNING BEFORE SIGNING. If you do not understand what is written ask or get legal advice from someone who knows legal contracts. Paralegal that know contracts are a lot cheaper then a lawyer. \n \nGood luck.
786978
If you have a good rental history with your landlord he may be willing to cut you some slack.  \n\nTell your landlord the truth and make arrangements to pay in installments every week.
404782
When you get a property tax statement, is it from the escrow company or the taxing authority? In some locations the taxing authority will send the tax bill to the escrow company and a copy to the property owner. In others they send the bill to the property owner and the owner must get it to the escrow company.\n\nMost escrow companies like to hold the money as long as possible and only pay at the last minute.\n\nIf I were you, I would be talking with the escrow company about this to see what is going on.
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Oh you are opening up pandora's box!  Do  you really want tenants working on your property?  You are opening yourself up to a lot of liability issues there.  Definetly speak with a lawyer, but as a property manager I would say not a good idea!  If I let the tenants make decisions about repairs/maintenance/upkeep around here there would be mayhem!  I can't tell you how many people knock on my door daily....to ask to borrow a plunger! ugh!  Seriously though, think about your investment, you want to protect it right?  People tend to care for their own property much better than those who are merely renting!
1097149
You must research your state's landlord tenant laws. Look for it on Findlaw.com some states require deposits be set up in an interest bearing account. At the time the tenant turns domicile over, all monies minus damages except natural wear and tear must be rendered in thirty days. But there is also a federal landlord tenant act.
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The fastest answer is to ask the Realtor to site the law. If you get the run around talk to his/her broker.\n\nIn California I'm not aware of such a law.\n\nAn honest open discussion with your landlord may go along way, especially if they have re-rented the property or can quickly.\n\nBest to you.
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Yes, usually you have to wait until all the paperwork is done on it. My husband and I invest into homes that sell cheat and do our work ourselves and make the profit. These homes that they are forclosing on sometimes are a bit higher than others because they want to recoup some of the loss on it...N