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Koufax55
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- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania
My landlord is insisting that members of my organization who do not live on the Property Association's premises sign an "Out of House Contract" obliging them to a $500 security deposit.
The contract does not stipulate a sum of rent, as there is no rent. There is, however, an "out of house fee" that sums to $700. "Out of House" members are simply part of the organization who have access to common areas, but live elsewhere.
Is such a contract legal, and can a security deposit be required by non-tenants?
Lastly, the landlord deducts from security deposits for "routine maintenance and cleanup items." Each item and its fine is clearly stipulated in the contract. Is this allowed?
The contract does not stipulate a sum of rent, as there is no rent. There is, however, an "out of house fee" that sums to $700. "Out of House" members are simply part of the organization who have access to common areas, but live elsewhere.
Is such a contract legal, and can a security deposit be required by non-tenants?
Lastly, the landlord deducts from security deposits for "routine maintenance and cleanup items." Each item and its fine is clearly stipulated in the contract. Is this allowed?