I just signed a lease for a rental home today and gave the deposit. Can I cancel and get my deposit back?
442447
If you find a replacement to rent the place, there shouldn't be a problem regardless of the laws/contract/etc. Otherwise, check the books.
377146
You have started a pattern of accepting this behavior.  It will be difficult to make a major change right away.  I would suggest a few months before their lease ends, send them a lease renewal with new guidelines.  For example, late fees charged after 5 days late or a flat late charge fee.  Also, the rent must be dropped off at a specific location by the due date.
786496
If you do not have a lease, but you paid the agreed upon monthly rent, he cannot evict you. If you did not pay, then your agreement may be meaningless.\n\nYou need to have a canceled check. Essentially you need proof that the landlord cashed the check. That will serve as proof that you paid for the month.\n\nTake care,\nTroy
1158296
I'm pretty sure that once you pay the security deposit the landlord should hold the apartment for you.  I do know that when you move out of the apartment you get your security deposit back if the apartment is in good shape with no damage incurred while you were renting.  If the landlord later says he or she is unhappy with your credit and decides not to rent to you they must return your deposit.
1165527
If your signed original lease says that you could give notice and cancel the lease before the expiration date, and if you complied with that provision, it will be okay. If the original lease does not mention canceling the lease, I don't think you can.
1039944
Yes, you can first give notice to the owner of the problem. I would give 10 day, then tell them this is stressful for you, causing you depression, fear, and anything else you are experiencing.  Then tell them if this situation can not be stopped you will be moving on ___________date and expect your security deposit back with references.  Of couse, the state law would need to be looked up just to be sure.  Go to Tenant Landlord Law for ___________state.?
872264
He's not.\n\nThe rental deposit is a bond against loss / damage caused in the flat.  It is not his money to keep.  It's yours.\n\nSuggest you write a letter saying you want it returned within 14 days of the date of the letter.\n\n14 days thereafter, another letter explaining that if the monies are not forthcoming within 7 days (or whatever time limit you feel like) you will be obliged to issue proceedings without further reference to him.\n\nThen issue in small claims court.\n\nIn meantime, google the CAB's advice on landlords and the retention of rental deposits.
844374
If you have documentation to disprove your landlord, get it together and submit it to the bank.  They will reconsider.  Now, just so you know, you are not 100% approved until your loan closes and the bank funds the loan.  If the bank finds out anything negative during your process, they can always cancel loan.  Even after you get the loan, if they find out that you provided wrong information, they can call the loan due and then your would have to refinance.  You need to read your disclosures.
550025
This is not a simple question - if you live in the USA, especially. There are laws that cover Security Deposits and Fair Housing Guidelines and to ensure that you have no problems in the future, you need to comply with the Fair Housing law(s) of your State\n\nBoth Landlor and Tenants have rights under this law.\n\nYour tenant, for example, has the right to request/expect (and should be done) that the landlord conduct a walk-through of the rental unit time (1 or 2 weeks, depends on your laws and contract) prior to the official termination of the tenancy contract.  It is thru the walk-thru that you tell the renter if you will withhold any of his/her deposit  if repairs or cleaning are not performed by tenant.  After removing all personal property, the tenant can again request a final walk-thru wiht the landor to ensure thatll obligations have been fulfilled.  Accdg to your contract and laws, you have a certain number of days after vacating the place the landlord (you) has to  mail the renter the deposit or an itemized statement of any deductions taken out y the landlord.  If more than a certain amount of witholding is kept (limits by State law) by the landlord, you are required to accompany the itemization with copies of the receipts and documents showing the charges deducted.  There are other 'time limitations' but again depends on the State.I believe, but I can't remember, that the tenant can waive receipt of these documents.  There is other little things that you need to ensure you do to ensure that this tenant doesn't come back and bite you in small claims court.\n\nThe Letter can be simple:\n\nLetter to (legal/full name of tenant as in contract) and address he provides you.\n\nSubject: describe here the rental property (full legal address, unit number and renter name)-Rental Dates to-from\n\nDear Mr XXXX\n\nOn date you notified me that you would vacate the xxxxxxxx property.  We inspected (if you did) the xxxxx on date and xxxxxx date.  \n\nNo damages where found or damages where found as follows\n\nand consequently repairs had to be made for a total cost of $$ receipts and description of work done are enclosed.\n\nFinal walk thru was made on xxxx. This letter confirms that All your personal property has been removed from the property.\n\nSincerely,\n\nyour name\naddress\n\n\n____________\nLetter received by (name of tenant and date)  \n\nnote: make sure that you have the tenant sign receipt of letter and date it.
1006123
She's already shown that she cannot be trusted if she gave you a bad ck.  If you call her at all, It should be to let her know that you will not accept another personal ck for return of deposit. Request that she give you a certified ck or money order.\n\nAfter the 45 day, just take her to court, let them deal with her as she has already shown a lack of respect to you by neglecting her obligations as your landlord.
1125815
Yes it is. You have the option here to sign and return the papers within a reasonable time frame (may or may not be specified in the option) or don't. If you do not, be prepared to move as you will have no legal right to the property one day after your lease expires.
854693
You're right, unless it's in writing there's not much more you can do.  And if there is something else, it'll probably end up costing you more tyring to do something about it, than what you've already paid!  Needless to say, it wont be worth it!   So you can either continue feeling bad and mad about it or move forward and learn from it!    And remembering next time.... "the only way you can get screwed, is if you let them"    I would just put my focus and energy on the future.  Are they worth getting you down?    \n\nBy the way, did you guy give a rent deposit when you first moved in? Well, If you did, it might be worth trying to get it back.  By making sure the apartment is spotless and painted!  The cleaner the unit, the less the take out for the clean up!
1062687
Absolutely, tell your Realtor you wish to cancel the listing.\n\nYour friendly neighborhood Realtor.
993409
Signing a lease a month or more in advance really isn't unusual.  If it were me, I would talk to this guy and see if he couldn't be flexible about how much of the deposit you put down.  In my experience, rental companies have required me to sign the lease as soon as I have made my decision and put down half of the deposit, but I have had until the move-in day to pay the rest of the deposit & first month's rent.  Really, it's up to the landlord or rental company, but he may be willing to work with you.  Especially because if you do sign the lease now, it's still a legal contract that says that you are obligated to pay him, even if you're not paying immediately.  It's worth a shot!
166302
Quite often a landlord will not return your deposit until you threaten legal action. They figure if they don't return it and you don't make a fuss, well, more profit. Send a registered letter demanding your deposit, or you will take legal action. Watch how fast you get it!
851798
Sounds shady to me.  Definately take them to court.  I hope you have proof, though.  like a receipt from the post office, a bank statement showing your cancelled rent check, or something.  If you can prove that you sent it on time, and the post office lost it, i don't know if you are responsible or not.  Let a judge decide.  Then move if you aren't in a lease.
1172061
The laws are different between states. Look up that state's department of consumer affairs. Also NOLO has some good resources. Links below.\n\nYou don't need to consult a lawyer, it will cost you more. In general, figure out what your rights are (specific sections of the state code) and threaten the landlord, citing the code. Inform them in writing that you'll take them to the small claims court if they don't comply. If they doesn't respond (there may be time limits as to how long they can keep your deposit before returning it), be prepared to follow through with your promise.\n\nAlso, next time make sure that you get two little papers before checking in and out -- they should be inspection-like sheets with damages stated on them (and make sure you review them thoroughly and agree). CA requires landlords to provide them in a very timely manner -- usually you get the move-in when you sign the lease, and move-out before you move out, and if the landlord doesn't provide it, the law is on your side. It may be a little different for shorter stays, I don't know for sure, but this paper would save you every time in the eyes of the law.