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Updated about 7 years ago,
Tenant wants out after 3 days
On Friday, I signed a 12 month lease with my tenant. She paid the security deposit and first month's rent. By Monday she called, saying that she didn't want the house anymore and she wants a full refund. Her cited reason is due to the condition of the house. While filling out the move-in condition sheet, she noticed some minor issues- signs of water under the kitchen sink and by the laundry tub, roof sealing not complete, garage light burnt out, and signs of a mouse (I have not seen anything that would lead me to believe a mouse has lived there). I told her that I could have everything taken care of within a week, but she still wants out.
I don't want to keep a tenant who doesn't want to be there, but I feel I'm owed something for the trouble of relisting and finding a new tenant. Per the terms of our lease, I can take one month's rent plus a fee for cancellation. Is it reasonable or should I consider giving her a full refund?