Tenant want security deposit

[Ryan Keenan]

Hello bp, My tenant is court ordered to be out the 30th of this month. She doesn't owe many any money however my lease says I can take lawyer fees from her security deposit. Her DCF worker calles me today and is putting pressure on me to give the security deposit sooner then the 30day window im allowed.. The dcf worker is telling me she needs it for her new place and a basic sob story. Any advice on what I should do? My lawyer says I have 30 days.. am I asking for more trouble by taking out lawyer fees? Thank you Ryan

[David Cruice]

@Ryan Keenan, the fact that your tenant is being "court ordered" to move out is a sign that you don't need to do her/him any favors.  Tell the DCF worker to educate herself on landlord tenant law in Connecticut as it relates to security deposits and to not call you again.  And yes, retain your attorney fees from the security deposit.