Can my landlord use our pet deposit with the security Deposit too back rent?
well our Ex landlord gave us a three Day notice too Vacate the Apt they just called me too say we were not getting our Securtiy Deposit or our pet Deposit back because the used both on Back rent
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July 13th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Absolutely a landlord can do such, in nearly all states. If you do not meet your financial obligation to the landlord, your security deposit is at risk. Your pet deposit was nothing more than an ADDITIONAL security deposit based upon potential additional pet damages.
You need to understand that you owe the rents for the period of time in which you occupied the property. If you do not pay those rents, the landlord can keep your security, as well as take you to small claims for any shortfall.
July 15th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Well yes, of course they can use whatever funds of yours they have to cover the money you owe them. Why would you think otherwise?
Assuming you owed the back rent properly (and the immediate eviction suggests it is so), this is perfectly understandable.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Well, if you owe him money you expect to get money back from him? Be aware if those deposits are not enough he can still sue you for more.