Willow Ridge Apartments    |    Ann M. Motz/Property Manager    |    Ardmore    ,    Pennsylvania 19003    Landlord Complaint 23-3072

I lived in the apartment for 23 Months. I started with 6 months lease (Oct-2011 to March-2012)...this lease was followed and expired without any dispute. After March-2012 I went on month-to-month for next 6 months (April-2012 to Sep-2012) ...again this was followed without any dispute. From Oct-2012 to March-2013 I stayed for 6 months without any dispute. In March 2013 i told landlord about my intention of staying for another 6 months, Since my wife delivered baby in Feb-2013 and my job was coming to end (I work as a contractor) , I needed some time to look for another job...New job could have require relocation. I describe my situation to Landlord and Landlord offered me option of increased rent (increment by +$125) and agreed over the phone about me moving out before the end of six month (Sep-2013), provided I give 60 days notice. I was unemployed for almost 2 months (meanwhile I paid my rent on time)...In July I gave 60+ days notice about vacating apartment by the end of Aug-2013...finally I moved out on Aug -17-2013 . Now, I am keep getting bills from Halfpenny Management for the amount of $1445 ($1025 September Rent + $420 Damages Deductions). Landlord, is accusing me that I breached the original (Oct-2011 to March-2012) lease terms and asking me to pay the balance to avoid going to collection agency. Truth is : 1. Original lease was followed and expired. 2. I gave over 60+ days notice to landlord, and vacated apartment on Aug-17-2013...Thus, gave ample time to landlord to find new tenant and avoid vacancy. 3. I agreed to unreasonable rent increase , Because landlord gave me flexibility of vacating apartment before Sep - 2013 (With 60 days notice). 4. There are absolutely no damages to apartment. 5. Minor wear-and-tear in the apartment are result of 23 months long residency. Thus, I owe $0.00 to Halfpenny management.