Comments on: Signed Lease, Paid Security Deposit but Did not Move In

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:20:03 +0000

I think landlords need to be responsible enough to properly screen their tenants and to make sure that they are employed and are capable of paying the rent until the lease runs out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:20:03 +0000

I had the same experience but I got out within 48 hours. I read my lease agreement and I saw a clause that states I can break the agreement within 48 hours and that’s what I did. Luckier still, I realized that I couldn’t go through with it because my expected income did not come into realization.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:00:05 +0000

I think I would look into the reason for the cancellation of the lease agreement. If it’s because the tenant lost her job or if it’s a medical concern, then I would understand. I wouldn’t want to keep someone who may just default on rent later on.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:00:04 +0000

Always, always, always check your lease agreement. That’s the best advice that I can give.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:40:10 +0000

Deducting some amount from the security deposit might be reasonable but if there is a holding fee, I’d suggest that the security deposit be kept intact and then returned. This is of course just my opinion and it may or may not apply to your state – depending on the laws that you have

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:40:05 +0000

For me, I find it stupid to still bind a tenant to a lease agreement. Yes, you have your agreement, the apartment would be occupied but will you get your rent on time? I doubt it. So I think it will be better if you just let the tenant off the hook.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:40:04 +0000

If the tenant cancels the agreement soon enough, I would just let him off the hook and forget that the agreement ever took place.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:20:03 +0000

Subleasing for me is a good idea. As a landlord, I want the tenant to be responsible enough to hold his end of the deal. By still tying him to the agreement makes him feel more responsible in looking for a replacement tenant and in making sure that you get the rent that you were promised.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:00:06 +0000

I totally agree with this article. As a landlord, I find it very unfair if a tenant would just decide to not go through with the lease agreement because something came up. Would you buy a house then back out because you just think it isn’t for you anymore?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:00:05 +0000

It is important that when you sign a lease, make sure that you can really fulfill it. Don’t sign a lease if you haven’t started on a job yet or if you are not sure that you will be staying in the area for one year.