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I have a difficult new tenant that has had the key for a week and did not move in yet. They have complained about minor repairs and a leak in bathroom which I am getting repaired immediately but they threaten to hold rent for one month tills repairs are made. I want to terminate lease and want to know if I can hold part of security deposit for loss of rent and cost to repost home for sale or rent. I refused offer from a buyer because I was already locked into a lease that they signed 3 months ago. Can I hold part of security deposit?
Karen S, OH on Thursday, October 8, 2009
RE: Breaking Lease
If both parties are in agreement to the termination, you can terminate the lease. As far as retaining the security deposit, I personally do not see the grounds if you are the one that wants them out of the lease.
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