breach of contract can you sue and get your deposit back?
915622
yup, as long as you have an original copy of the contract that states you were given the wrong window, and you will need pictures of the defective windows
1118531
Generally speaking, your former landlady has the duty to give back the deposit or give you an accounting of what she did with it, for example, if she had to repair damage that you caused. If she does neither, she has to pay you according to the laws where you live. It shouldn't matter that she tried to call you or not. On the other hand, all she had to do was put the check in the mail, addressed to your last known address. If she mailed it to your old address, it may take a while to get to you, if it wasn't returned to her (maybe that's why she is calling). If you gave her your new address, maybe she wrote it down wrong or something. In other words, she has a million excuses to get out of paying the additional 1/2 of the deposit. Is it really worth fighting over and potentially losing?\n\nMy suggestion is to do what you need to do to get your deposit back, then let it go. But you do what you feel is right! Good luck!
1072427
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
444378
It depends on what state you live in. In some states, deposit must be returned or explanation must be given 2 weeks after you've moved out. Read your contract or call the landlord tenant agency in your state.
746125
You need to call the building or housing inspector who will come out there, take a look at it and order your landlord to make repairs if necessary.  \n\nSmall claims court and lawyers have nothing to do with this.
643857
The have clearly breached the contractual agreement and you therefore have the right to terminate the contract by giving notice in writing. Make a copy of the letter and get a postage receipt and then just ignore them. They know they have no action but big companies try to take advantage of people who don't know their rights.\n\nAlternatively pop down to your local law centre or citizens advice bureau, they have an on duty solicitor who  will be able to advise you as to the best course of action available to you.\n\nGood Luck!
428724
Give your landlords a month notice. Know that they may show your apartment. The proceedure is not too complicated, just make sure tha apartment is clean, and you should get your deposit back. Good luck!
641658
You have a right to receive a written explanation if the money is not fully refunded. They cannot charge you for normal wear and tear on the carpet and walls unless they told you they were going to charge you before. The best is to leave the premise in similar condition as you moved in except for normal wear and tear. If there is a big spot on the carpet, they can charge you for stain removal. If they find anything broken they can charge you.
460080
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)
1106031
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!
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.
839146
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.
951485
Depends on the contract you signed. I'd suggest you read it again. My feeling is that the landlord is responsible for it. But I don't know for sure.
193481
Typically you have to give one "period" notice if there is no formal contract. If you paid by the week then you need to give a weeks notice. If by the month, then unfortunately you need to give a months notice.\n\nYou don't actually "lose a deposit". What happens is that it goes to pay the number of days you did not give a notice. If there is money left over then you get it back. If say you gave a 10 day notice then you would only owe 20 days. \n\nMost likely there won't be much left though, if any. \n\nIf there is nothing left then all you can do is chalk it up to experience.
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.
614604
Not unless it's been damaged. If it were, the previous tenant would pay for it with the security deposit.
558324
You left, you broke "the lease" you have lost your money...move on. YOu can sue her in civil small claims, but don't count on getting anything back. Better to spend the time on making more money to replace it. Get over it.