Every landlord needs paperwork, and in the old days, that meant a great expense at an office supply store. Now there are sites which offer all the paperwork you’ll ever need – and it’s printable. A rental agreement is a must for any landlord. And not any old rental agreement will do, either. It’s important […]
Tag Archives: Security Deposit
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Do you think your landlord wrongfully withheld some or all of your security deposit after you moved out of the rental? Before you write off this loss, consider writing a letter or two, if necessary, to your landlord discussing the retention of the security deposit. Move-Out World A few years ago, I moved out of […]
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Landlords are allowed to deduct fair, reasonable cleaning charges from your security deposit if you leave your apartment or its furnishings excessively dirty. But what if you feel that your landlord deducted exorbitant or outrageous cleaning fees from your security deposit? What can you do? Ask to See Invoices and Itemized Security Deposit Deductions Landlords […]
A security deposit is a set amount of money that a tenant must provide a landlord prior to moving into the dwelling, and which is refunded at the expiration of the residential lease if there is no damage to the property. Security deposits vary widely in amount, ranging from $50 to twice the amount of […]
When people are ready to buy or rent a house, many people are very quick to sign the lease. However, before you sign your john handcock, there are some things which you must do and must look at so that you do not get a raw deal in the lease contact. Some people hire a […]
Security deposit refund: Renting a house or apartment is the way to go if you don’t plan to be in an area long, or just don’t think it’s the right time to buy. Coming up with the first month’s rent and the security deposit can be a real strain on most budgets. Then when the […]