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Tenants recently moved out Aug 31st which was end of lease term and they did not pay August rent. I collected a security deposit of one month's rent and a pet deposit of $150. I know that by law I can apply the security deposit amount towards unpaid rent. But there is also a late fee per the lease of $50.00 and probably some damage to the rental unit.
My question is , can I apply the pet deposit towards the late fee and any documented damages? Or must I return the pet deposit if the pet did not cause the late fee and/or the damages?
Thank you.
Susan C, FL on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
RE: Pet Deposit (Ohio)
Generally in Ohio, deposits for pets normally cover damages caused by those pets, and usually, by the terms of the lease, will not be applied to late or delinquent rent.
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