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Tireless | If my tenant does not pay the last month's rent, can I keep the security deposit? |
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goz1111
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yeah but what about if the place is damage then what? have to find them and sue if you can find them.
if they are still living in the unit, best bet is to file for non-payment of rent right away, if they want to be able to rent again they will pay the rent, if not you get an eviction |
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Dan
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I think you need to legally send the tenant a letter by certified mail of the rent due before you can do any thing else. |
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steracrudy
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You sure can! |
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I_Love_McRedneck
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Yeah, in fact MOST people don't pay their last month's rent - some landlords are shady and try to keep the deposit, so it's a safeguard for the renter. |
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blaiseshimmer
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You can, since a lot of renters and landlords consider the security deposit to be a sort of Last Month Rent.
However, a point to consider... usually, the security deposit is a sort of 'insurance' against any damages left by the renter once they leave, any property that you will need to extra-clean, cat/dog pee on carpets, etc. If you accept the security deposit as a last month rent, talk with your tenant first to be sure that when they leave the apartment, you need to see the apartment first to be sure it is immediately rentable. |
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say_tay
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Was that the tenants intention to use the deposit as last months rent?
You must notify the tenant in writing that this is the reason you are keeping the deposit. Actually though, it is illegal in most states to use the deposit as last months rent. {Although it is common practice, we've all done it.}
Can I suggest.. Go to your houseing authority, check out the law in your state. Ask them to hold the deposit, then sue the tenants and you'll be awarded the deposit. Sucks, but better that then them coming after you for housing violations. |
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Wounded Duck
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Yep! |
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Yes, you can keep as much that they owe, and if it isn't enough you can sue them for the rest. |
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T J
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yes you can. |
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hmark
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As Dan pointed out, before doing anything else, you must give the renter at least written notice. Legally, a renter should let you know in writing at least 30 days in advance that they are vacating the premises. You can point this out in your written notice and since they did not pay the last month's rent, the security is forfeit. |
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ash
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yes you can. |
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kate
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Refund the deposit when they bring you the rent check or deduct the rent from it ( if the deposit exceeds the rent )
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mariluv505
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I believe you could. I think it's part of the reason why security deposits exist. In case your tenant doesnt pay their last month and in case they damaged something that needs to be fixed, like a whole in the wall or the floor.. You would only have to return it if the place doesnt need much work and if they pay their last month. |
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lcplyr7
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Heck Yes! I wouldn't think twice about it either. |
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