Paperwork fee????? Deducted from the Sec Dep???

Paperwork fee????? Deducted from the Sec Dep??? by A question on April 15, 2012 @16:33

I thought the security deposit was security against damages and for needed repairs etc.

Since when can someone charge a paperwork fee????? Is this legal in IL or everywhere?

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Re: Paperwork fee????? Deducted from the Sec Dep??? by jannie (IL) on April 15, 2012 @16:48	[ Reply ]

I can't say, however, it appears to be another way for them to get money from this person. And, if the person is willing to pay. I can only assume the tenant didn't tell the company she didn't want to renew the lease, of course they may not have asked. As the other poster mentioned, I would clean the place when I left and take many pictures. I suspect this landlord will find things wrong, even when there isn't.

Re: Paperwork fee????? Deducted from the Sec Dep??? by Jake on April 15, 2012 @16:59	[ Reply ]

"I can only assume the tenant didn't tell the company she didn't want to renew the lease" More than once the tenant said she gave the 60 notice.

Re: Paperwork fee????? Deducted from the Sec Dep??? by Jenny (il) on April 15, 2012 @17:27	[ Reply ]

Yes I gave a 60day not but it states in my lease that 125.00 comes out for paper work when I move.That is a ridiculous charge to sign papers I guess.I know they will also try and keep the remainder of the security deposit to just because that's how they work around here.I am not upset about that.I just am upset about her charging me till May 15th for a half month rent when I'm leaving April 29th.She said it's because I gave her 60day notice on march 13th,my lease was up april 29th anyway.I think a 30day notice was sufficient for my state anyway.Once I didn't resign my lease and gave her notice aren't we done?

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