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How long does a landlord have to send an itemized list for damages after lease ends?: My landlord is threatening to sue me for damages exceeding security deposit. The itemized list doesn't seem fair and it has been 45 days since my lease ended and I moved out. I got the list 45 days after moving out.

Asked over 13 years ago in Landlord & Tenant

Douglas’s answer: The landlord has 21 days to provide a refund and/or itemized statement of deductions. 45 days is past the deadline so you should file a small claims case against your landlord - you'll likely get a judgment for a refund of the entire security deposit.

Answered over 13 years ago.


Can my landlord evict me for having a dog?: my landlord is threating to evict me for having a dog,problem is half the people in the complex i live in have dogs,can they evict me? my rent is always paid on time my dog is never allowed to run loose,shes quite isnt agressive

Asked over 13 years ago in Landlord & Tenant

Douglas’s answer: The answers provided by my colleagues above are correct.

Answered over 13 years ago.


Attorney fee clause in an expired lease: My 1 year lease has the attorney fee clause it it. But the lease expired 4 months ago, and I am now renting on a month to month basis. I did not sign a new contract.

In the unlawful detainer complaint that I received, the landlord is asking for legal fees. Is this possible?

Asked over 13 years ago in Landlord & Tenant

Douglas’s answer: Yes. The attorneys' fees clause is still valid.

Answered over 13 years ago.