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I rented 2 rooms in my house out and my tenet and kids. She told me on May 10th that this was there last month. We did not sign a lease since she was a friend but had a verbal agreement on a 30 day notice. Now its June 2nd she wants her deposit back but I still haven't found renters and there were lots of damages to the property that need to be fixed. Can I keep the deposit since she didn't give me 30 day notice or how much am I obligated to refund?
laura l, CA on Thursday, June 2, 2016
RE: month to month security deposit issues
I was just reading an article on this. http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-rentwatch-20150917-story.html
lol that article should help you out as it did me. NEVER RENT TO FRIENDS!!!! lol I am learning this the hard way! I care too much or you lose a good friend in the mix! GOOD LUCK!!!
Posted by
Leonard D, PA
on
Friday, June 3, 2016
RE: month to month security deposit issues
The fact that you haven't found new renters is not relevant to this situation. As far as I can tell, you can keep the deposit to pay for rent until June 9 (30 days after she gave notice), plus damages. Refund the rest. Expect to lose her friendship.
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