Recent content by cmroze

Hi: Just wanted to clarify the Security Deposit timing question. Can the security deposit be applied to repairs that were made during the tenancy but before the move out if that is related to damage caused by the tenant during tenancy? I assume the answer is Yes. FYI, my lease is...

Hi Barbie: Thanks again for writing, your response was exactly what I was looking for to help me with a specific calculation method and example. There should be no dispute that this method is fair and reasonable to the tenant if they damaged the item beyond repair. I also appreciated you...

Thank you Hi Duranie: Thank you for your input. I am quite familiar with the tenant/landlord laws and statutes of my state. My goal at this point is not to nickel and dime the tenant but to be prepared and familiarize myself owth best/customary practices as I am dealing with a difficult...

How to quantify damages Hi Barbie: Thank you again for your input, I understand and agree with you. Just one more clarification/question on deposit since I am a first time landlord and want to be prepared since I only have 15 days to provide notice to impose claim: How to quantify damages...

Thank you so much Good morning, Thank you so much for taking the time to write and providing such pertinent information. That is really good information and I will take it from there. Regards, Catherine

Hi "you all"... I recently moved from FL to GA and my application for a GA license was denied due to a pending "unpaid" speeding ticket and associated warrant for my arrest in another state (NC). :eek: Over 20 years ago, I received a speeding ticket in NC and subsequently paid it. Since then...

Happy New Year! My tenant is to move out within a month and I have questions regarding claims that I can legally make against security deposit: 1/ Can I legally deduct a rekeying fee to have the locks changed after she moves out (whether she returns the keys or not)? 2/ Can I legally...

Non renewal Hi It depends on: 1/ Your lease agreement e.g. if you are on a month to month tenancy you should be able to give them 30 days notice 2/ Do you have any section on early lease termination? Overall I think it will be up to you to negotiate with the landlord (nicely) and try...