Partial rent return requested?

[John C.]

Hi All,

I had a roommate move out of my primary residence June 04. She explained to me that she wanted to move out during the previous month, so I said pay me for half of June and you can move out at any time during that part of the month. I wanted her to leave so I happily gave her full 1-month deposit back hoping she would just leave nicely and not F anything up.

Long story short. She moved in and within 4 months decided, since I am single, that I was her future husband, ugh. I politely let her know I was not interested. She became very upset and decided she was leaving.

She just sent me a message explaining that since she left she actually wants part of her half-month rent payment back! There was no signed lease, I know, bad decision, but that has worked for all my other roommates so far.

I would rather not pay her this money because I feel I was more than fair. Any suggestions? Any lawyers here? *wink* Thanks in advance.