ETownConcrete2G
New Member
So, here's my situation. I found a room for rent in South Florida.
When I went to sign the lease, the Lessor has crossed off the words "Security Deposit" and above it has written the words "Half of last month's rent". He had explained that it was to ensure that our rent would be covered in case we decided to move out we would have at least 2 weeks rent pre-paid. (I guess this was to give us a "cushion"). Well I have decided to leave the house and am now trying to get that 1/2 month's rent ($200) back. He has said that I am forfeiting it as I've already paid up until September 19th.
The section of the lease in question reads, "Security Deposit (crossed out with Half of last month's rent, above it) On execution of this lease, Lessee deposits with Lessor $200, receipt of which is acknowledged by Lessor, as security for the faithful performance by Lessee of the terms hereof, to be returned to Lessee, without interest, on the full and faithful performance of the provisions hereof."
So, being that I told him today, August 18th, that I'll be leaving at the end of the month, I will not be residing at this property for the "1/2 month" I was charged for. Going by that section of the lease agreement wouldn't I be entitled to that money back? I know that $200 is not a lot of money, but to me it is 1/2 a month's rent.
Thank you for any help you can offer me.
When I went to sign the lease, the Lessor has crossed off the words "Security Deposit" and above it has written the words "Half of last month's rent". He had explained that it was to ensure that our rent would be covered in case we decided to move out we would have at least 2 weeks rent pre-paid. (I guess this was to give us a "cushion"). Well I have decided to leave the house and am now trying to get that 1/2 month's rent ($200) back. He has said that I am forfeiting it as I've already paid up until September 19th.
The section of the lease in question reads, "Security Deposit (crossed out with Half of last month's rent, above it) On execution of this lease, Lessee deposits with Lessor $200, receipt of which is acknowledged by Lessor, as security for the faithful performance by Lessee of the terms hereof, to be returned to Lessee, without interest, on the full and faithful performance of the provisions hereof."
So, being that I told him today, August 18th, that I'll be leaving at the end of the month, I will not be residing at this property for the "1/2 month" I was charged for. Going by that section of the lease agreement wouldn't I be entitled to that money back? I know that $200 is not a lot of money, but to me it is 1/2 a month's rent.
Thank you for any help you can offer me.
