When does the 21-day period begin - Landlord Forum thread

When does the 21-day period begin by Anonymous (CA) on October 31, 2009 @04:08

A couple signs a one-year lease on a house. Break-up occurs and female gives <30days notice and leaves before year-lease ends. At what point does the 21-day period begin regarding return of the security deposit? When female vacates or when year-lease ends?

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Re: When does the 21-day period begin by Anonymous on October 31, 2009 @10:47	[ Reply ]
You do not owe anyone any part of a deposit.

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Re: Is one of them still there?

Re: When does the 21-day period begin by Anonymous on October 31, 2009 @12:03

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Are both tenants out? If not, the 21 days start when EVERYONE vacates the property, you have knowledge of this, and you regain possession of the property. This is usually when the keys are returned. If no keys, this is when you discover and claim abandonment of the property, or when possession of the property is returned to you through an eviction.

If only she is leaving and the other tenant is staying, the deposit stays until all tenants are out. She doesn't get a deposit returned until all tenants have vacated. And the the deposit is returned in BOTH names so they can decide who gets what amount.