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Can I keep tenant security deposit for insurance deductible?
So my renter of 7 months called me up and said that her son and her nephew was playing with a lighter and fire started in the bedroom. She called the fire department and it's all under control. Everyone was fine except for my house. I told her she can move out because I don't know how long it will take to fix it. She prepaid until January. I will give her back the rent she prepaid. I would not charge her rent for Aug since that is the day of the fire. I also told her that I would keep $500 of the deposit if she moves. She seems to think that she is entitled to the full refund. She keeps saying that it was God doing. I am stressing out over this. The law to my understanding said that they are entitled to a full refund unless they are responsible for the fire. This rental is in Illinois, if anyone is familiar with Illinois law please help me.