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Re: Security Deposit Refund Issue by Jake on June 19, 2012 @13:26

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Stop crying about the $600 you owe. Man up and pay up. Who is breaking the lease anyway. Is it the landlord? Oh, its you.
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Re: Security Deposit Refund Issue by Anonymous on June 19, 2012 @13:35 [ Reply ]
I'm not breaking the lease, though. That's the deal. It's being fulfilled according to its provisions clearly spelled out in the lease.

I understand a security deposit can be used for unpaid rent, but all rent and appropriate fees will be paid. Now, a month after I give him notice, he brings this up. As if the $3,000+ in the breaklease fee wasn't enough. How is this not just being greedy at this point?

Unless he's a complete idiot about this and it takes him over 3 full months to rent this place out, he's profiting off of this move. That alone doesn't sit well with me. I totally get making sure he doesn't suffer any financial loss due to my move and even giving him payment for his trouble in having to re-rent the unit. How does this not sound like he's taking advantage of the situation? Next thing he won't want to return a cent of the security deposit and claim it's because I left early. Might as well let him have another $1,000 because my work transferred me!
    Re: Security Deposit Refund Issue by Jake on June 19, 2012 @13:40 [ Reply ]
    If you are staying less than two years you are breaking the lease. Again, pay up and stop being such a cry baby.
      Re: Security Deposit Refund Issue by Anonymous on June 19, 2012 @13:45 [ Reply ]
      Would the law see it like that? I don't think so. I can find dozens of cases with a simple internet search showing that a landlord can't keep a security deposit if the lease is broken in accordance with the provisions in the lease. It can only be used for unpaid rent and damages caused by the tenant.

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