how long does it take to get your rental deposit back, after the walk through etc...?
444378
It depends on what state you live in. In some states, deposit must be returned or explanation must be given 2 weeks after you've moved out. Read your contract or call the landlord tenant agency in your state.
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.
485291
I would think that you would be able to get your money back unless there was something specifically worded that you couldn't.  You never owned a pet and never signed anything, so I don't see what right they have to hold your money.  Some apartments you literally have to fight to get deposits back.  I had an apartment once, paid my pet deposit, and all I owned was a cat.  The deal with mine was that I got my deposit back upon leaving as long as there was no damage caused by the pet.  When I did move out, my apartment actually looked better than when I moved in but the landlord claimed damage that didn't even exist.  Long story short, I had to really show my a$$ and make a royal nuisance of myself, but I got my money back.
194098
Depends on what state you are in!  You can get into some real messes (and so can your landlord) if you don't have a lease!  Hope you didn't do a deposit/first and last!!
478753
You have a very good chance of winning.  Take him to small claims court.  The landlord has to prove damage to the apartment was caused by you.  Not only that, he has to return your security deposit with interest for the amount of time he held it.
863678
You don't just get kicked out, they have to take you to court and go through the process first.\n\nIf you show the landlord all the paperwork for the replacement money order they might be understanding and agree to wait.
192326
I lost my job over a month ago and immediately arranged appointment but didn't get one till ten days later. I had my new claims interview, then signed on one week later, and now, two weeks after that, my money is supposedly 'on it's way'. Housing benefit can take even longer, up to 2 months. It really, really, sucks - I just hope you have generous friends and live near a Netto.
1116616
Still have to pay it....but they should not  charge you late fees.  Do you have proof that you paid -- like a receipt?? Or just drop it in the rent box??
750267
Send a demand letter both by certified mail and hand delivered - they have 48 hrs to return your deposit....Include the fact that they violated the terms of the lease, thus rendering the lease null and void, and you consider the lease cancelled.\n\nYou should have demanded your money back at 8am on Nov 2, 2006.  There is no reason to wait.\n\nStart looking for a new place today - stop by the small claims court in your zip code and find out how to request a hearing.  It may sound intimidating, but don't wait - and most small claims have days of the week "specific to landlord/tenant issues".\n\nAlso, you may very well be entitled to double damages.
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!
304637
He cant prove it was you then.\nIf he sues he will have to sue all tenants at the time. Also if there was a deposit he can take the deposit but chances are the lawsuit will get thrown out of court.\n\nLook specifically in your contract to see if he retains any rights to file legal claims against you after the fact (some people have tricky contracts they write up) If not, then I wouldnt worry too much. Now im not a lawyer, nor do I play one on tv so this is solely my opinion.\n\nI would suggest telling him to shove it up his a**
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.
1183256
I work in rental property and we only charge a security deposit once upon moving in.  You need to read your lease FULLY.  There should be a clause about your deposit, but under normal conditions you should'nt be charged when renewing.
362878
It depends on where you live; each state has different renters laws and i suggest you go online and learn them. Typically, you should have signed a lease which is legally binding and will be your best friend or your worst nightmare.  Usually in a lease there is a specific date which is montly that is outlined for the rent being due and then an outline of late fees depending on the number of days you are late. In mostleases you have 3 days to get your rent in before it's considered late, and this also varies by the leasor who created the lease.  After that point the leasor is usually able to assign late fees to the lesee however there usually is not room until the rent is more then 30 days and in most places 60-90 days past due in which a landlord can take you to small claims court. \nYOu should also have something listed in your lease regarding visitors. Most leasors are required to give the lesee at least 24 hours notice for any visitors or before entering the property. YOu should not have people just showing up w/out you being notified 24 hours in advance, that should be in your lease.  In most places your landlord has a limited amount of time to fix any repairs needed as well, some it's within 24 hours, some it's w/in a week, depends on the location and your lease! \n\nI would really look at your lease and make sure you're covered. That's really all you can do at this point. It's your word against theirs... so i would make sure you have documented what you called to have repaired and when it did or did not get fixed. I would have your rent receipts handy and your lease handy stating the date it's due. Good Luck
1106031
Every state has different laws, but I have never heard of one that allows you to get out of the lease because you move out of the area.  You can check on your state's web site for regulations regarding rentals though!\n\nYou may be better off paying the one month left on the lease and getting your deposit back than losing 2 months and the deposit.  There isn't much you can do about it  :(\n\n:(  sorry!\n\nGood luck with the new job!
1051782
She has 30 days to return your security deposit and pay your lease termination fee.  You will not be able to file in small claims court until the 30 days has passed or your case will be thrown out and you cannot re-file.\n\nShe must provide you with an itemized list of all of the deductions made from the security deposit.  You may request in court the receipts for these deductions.  For example, if an electrician repaired a jammed garbage disposal, he would have provided her a receipt.  If the property handyman did it you can be charged for the actual cost of the parts and a percentage (usually by hour) of his wages dependent upon how long it reasonably took to repair it.  There is a big difference between repairs done for maintenance purposes (landlord's responsibility) and repairs/replacements done due to renter responsibility, as well.  \n\nIn the garbage disposal example, if the jam was due to a foreign object down there, renter responsibility.  But, if it is due to an old disposer and the blades are binding, landlord eats it.\n\nSince it was a mutually agreed upon lease termination with compensation, she may not have been legally bound to serve a 30 day written notice in your locality.  However, she said you had to vacate in 3 weeks?  If you pay your rent a month in advance like I require, she owes you an additional one week's rental payment refund, as well, because you agreed to vacate a week earlier than you were paid through.\n\nCheck out your original lease agreement for the non-renewal or termination of lease clause.  It should specify your responsibilities upon vacating.  (I.E. My units are professionally cleaned, deorderized, disinfected for infectious diseases and sanitized before rental, tenants will not receive their deposits returned in full if they clean the unit themselves because they are not returning it in the condition they received it.)
1097149
You must research your state's landlord tenant laws. Look for it on Findlaw.com some states require deposits be set up in an interest bearing account. At the time the tenant turns domicile over, all monies minus damages except natural wear and tear must be rendered in thirty days. But there is also a federal landlord tenant act.