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I rented to a couple from out-of-state. Upon their arrival after signing a 1 year lease the wife decided she is having an allergic reaction to the home. I have never had any complaints of this kind and I am wondering if they are still responsible for the term of the lease. The home has fresh paint and the carpets are very clean. I have had to re show the home which has taken up a lot of my time. Does anyone know the legal aspects of this situation. I think the wife just did not like the place. My rental is situated in Alaska

Dawn, if this happens you may be able to keep the security deposit they paid to alleviate the costs, however if it's due to health related issues I am not sure. You may want to contact a local attorney to be sure.

Posted by Jessica B, MD on Friday, April 27, 2012

Are they still living there?

Posted by Bob R, CA on Friday, April 27, 2012

I have a question close to the same as Dawn. My property was up for rent and i showed it to a couple that loved it. wanted me to hold it for them from April til June 15th. and asked what i needed to hold it for them... i said one month so they wrote .. me a check for that amount. come time to sign the leases a month later they asked if they could get less theheld tn a years lease.. and i told them i was very open that it was a years lease ... so now they want the up front money back... even thought i took the house off the market and lose a months rent... Do i need to give it back to them? I am in IL ty Donna

Posted by Chris B, IL on Tuesday, May 29, 2012

I have a question close to the same as Dawn. My property was up for rent and i showed it to a couple that loved it. wanted me to hold it for them from April til June 15th. and asked what i needed to hold it for them... i said one month so they wrote .. me a check for that amount. come time to sign the leases a month later they asked if they could get less theheld tn a years lease.. and i told them i was very open that it was a years lease ... so now they want the up front money back... even thought i took the house off the market and lose a months rent... Do i need to give it back to them? I am in IL ty Donna

Posted by Chris B, IL on Wednesday, May 30, 2012

I have a question close to the same as Dawn. My property was up for rent and i showed it to a couple that loved it. wanted me to hold it for them from April til June 15th. and asked what i needed to hold it for them... i said one month so they wrote .. me a check for that amount. come time to sign the leases a month later they asked if they could get less theheld tn a years lease.. and i told them i was very open that it was a years lease ... so now they want the up front money back... even thought i took the house off the market and lose a months rent... Do i need to give it back to them? I am in IL ty Donna

Posted by Chris B, IL on Wednesday, May 30, 2012

I have a question close to the same as Dawn. My property was up for rent and i showed it to a couple that loved it. wanted me to hold it for them from April til June 15th. and asked what i needed to hold it for them... i said one month so they wrote .. me a check for that amount. come time to sign the leases a month later they asked if they could get less theheld tn a years lease.. and i told them i was very open that it was a years lease ... so now they want the up front money back... even thought i took the house off the market and lose a months rent... Do i need to give it back to them? I am in IL ty Donna

Posted by Chris B, IL on Wednesday, May 30, 2012