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PA landlord tenant law/act, tenant's right against landlord for damage deposit dispute
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted about 1 year ago in Landlord / Tenant
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tenant landlord:
My tenants vacated the property on 7/31. we did a walk through that weekend w/ them. I returned their security deposit less $110 less their deposit b/c they bounced a check and had a late fee (stated in lease). I mailed the check on 8/28- regular mail. They contact me 9/11 b/c it was never received and stated we did not have a right to hold any of it and that we owe them double. I calmly responded thatnk you for letting me know. I will stop the checks and drop a new one in the mail (did on 9/16). they told me they will not accept any less then the whole amount and will get back to me about owing them double. I feel extorted by my tenant ( a law student). What should I do?
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Answers (2)
Michael Ian Werner
This attorney is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Posted about 1 year ago.
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In order to claim double the security deposit, the tenant MUST provide you with written notice of his/her new address. Once they have done so, that is when the thirty (30) day clock starts ticking. If they failed to give you that written notice, your only obligation is to return the unused portion of the security deposit along with an explanation of what the rest was used for. You are not obligated to return a double deposit.
rzeerak
Posted 9 months ago.
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My tenents had an outstanding water bill which he was not planning to pay. I contacted so manytimes that the bill needs to be paid before I write my invoices. He damaged the house and he was not paying the water bill. I wrote my statement after 60 days and send it to him. Now he has a lawyer who argues with statuary I had only 60 days. He is not going what the lease says. Can the lawyer take me to court and get his deposit and court cost along with attorney fees?
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