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When people tell you who they are... (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver to c/[email protected]

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[–] ThePantser 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Well if the guy is guilty then the landlord will just have to rent it out again. Also probably be able to keep the security deposit since if the guy goes to prison he violated his lease.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 8 months ago (3 children)

In some states, it is illegal to keep the security deposit unless there's been actual damage beyond normal wear-and-tear. The landlord would have to sue and would only be able to claim actual losses. Know your rights.

[–] Anticorp 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately the landlord already has the money, so you have to sue to get it back. Even with a win, you may have to sell the debt to a collection agency to see any of it ever again.

[–] jumjummy 6 points 8 months ago

Yeah, that’s exactly what a smart landlord would do, try and screw over someone who is being investigated for murder. No way that could go wrong.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Are there really states where the security deposit is not able to be used for unpaid rent or other unpaid fees?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Maybe I'm misremembering :(

[–] Gabu -1 points 8 months ago

Or don't, landlords need to be royally fucked at every corner