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What action can I take concerning a tenant that is moving out and I discovered that they have had a large dog for 2 years, can I keep the total deposit for the lease violation and still charge for house damages not relating to the pet?
Belinda M, IN on Wednesday, June 4, 2014
RE: Pet violation
The security should only be kept to repair damages that the pet may have made and you do need proof of these damages. Usually photos. These are also damages that may not have been made by a pet. Basically you cannot hold security if the pet did not actually damage anything. It is the landlords job to keep up to date with the tenants and make sure that they are not violating the terms. They could have been evicted fairly for breaking the lease but when it comes to with holding money...MAKE sure it is for repair beyond normal wear and tear. The judges love hitting the Landlords hard if they can. Don't give them the chance.
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