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Updated about 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

Help please- Security Deposit Question
Hello,
I recently evicted my tenants. The judge ruled in my favor. He stated at court that they have to pay back the court fee which comes to $250. Also, they did not pay rent this month so they basically lived there for free for 15 days. I was wondering if by law I am allowed to take what they owe me from their security deposit. So I would prorate their rent for the 15 days($350) and also the $250 they owe me would be taken out. I did some research and it looked like the prorated rent is ok to take out but I'm not sure about the court fee. I have the paperwork from court stating that they owe me.
Thanks.
Most Popular Reply

the deposit is for damages, financial or physical, which are ultimately the same. Take both from the deposit.