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Can we legally hold our tenants' 2 month deposit to cover the rent in the event that we are unable to rerent it after they decide to break their lease …

Do you have a written lease? And if so, is it for a defined …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

Is furniture left from previous tenant in my apartment mine?

Yes, they have that right: unless they stated that they were abandoning th property, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

How much notice to we have to give tenant to vacation with month to month rental?

The term "month-to-month" gives you the answer: you have to give her at least …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

I had a tenant sign a lease and then back out of moving in...Can I keep their two month deposit or just one month until I rent it out …

1) The agent does not have to return the fee unless the agreement you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago

This is for the sate of CT. On 3/7 I put a check deposit of 1450 on an apartment that I was to take occupancy on 4/7. However, on 4/6 …

You sue the landlord. The landlord could keep the deposit if *you* terminated the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago