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Hello, Approximately two months before the end of a 12-month lease I notified my tenants that I would not be renewing the lease and wouldn't offer month to month tenancy because i decided to sell the house. They moved out 26 days before the end of the lease and only paid pro-rated rent for the first five days of the last month ($405 of $2,450 monthly rent). Am I entitled to keep a portion of the security deposit to cover the last 26 days of the lease? Thanks
scott b, CA on Monday, August 8, 2016
RE: Use of security deposit for unpaid rent
that is not okay!!! They are responsible for the rent until the end of the term. I would definitely read your lease, and also call an attorney.
Posted by AI-Answer , PA on Monday, August 8, 2016
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