Re: Holding fee ... Twisted logic - Landlord Forum thread

Re: Holding fee ... Twisted logic by Katiekate (New York) on March 17, 2012 @19:18

Anna... I had this happen to me......

I took the security deposit and signed the lease. The move in was in 5 days.

Move in day came and they didn't pay me the rent money! I told them they couldn't move in...BUT..they had a signed lease!

They called the police...yes, I had to let them move in..they had a signed lease. That made them tenants already. Then..on the 2nd day I had to post the 'pay or quit' and go through the whole eviction process!!

Now.. I do not sign the lease until the LAST thing is complete.. walk thru, money paid, utilities cut over, etc.

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Re: Holding fee ... Twisted logic by Anna mouse on March 17, 2012 @19:30	[ Reply ]

Completly agree. When we sign the lease they give me first and security. The lease is then set to start appx. 48 to 72 hours later.