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Updated over 7 years ago,
Security Deposit Question
Hi All,
In my lease agreement with my tenant it reads:
"Tenant herewith has paid to Landlord the security deposit stated above, receipt of which is acknowledged by landlord, as security for the faithful performance of the terms of this lease by tenant, including, but not limited to, payment of rent and to the return of the premises in undamaged condition."
The tenant is behind 2 months rent at this point and is planing on leaving end of June (hopefully). I plan to use whatever is needed to repair the damages (if any) from the security deposit.
Can the remainder be kept for unpaid rent as per excerpt from the lease above?
The tenant was also able to accumulate several fines from the city for parking a trailer on the property but if this is not resolved the city can place a lien on my property and make it my problem, can I keep the security deposit for this also?
I do have a monetary judgement from a judge as this tenant has done nothing but cause problems and has refused to leave.
Thanks