Posted by
nick2006
18 yrs ago
Guys,
i am about to rent an apartment. I am curious about how easy it is to get back the two month deposit at the end of the leasing contract. i of course mean generally speaking, compared to getting it back in other places / countries... i got that it is particularly difficult here, so i am getting slightly afraid, even more as my agent told me that i will probably never meet my landlord in person...
thanks a lot in advance!!!
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Actually if you look at the agreement you are cheating by using the deposit, But it is a pretty common practice, and the landlord would have to initiate the suit against you and one assumes prove damages against reclaiming the deposit.
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Don't blame you...I have always taken the deposit off the final rent. Though every one of my agreements ( lawyer and form) have stated clearly that this can not be done.
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I imagine that using the deposit for the last two months' rent is a good plan (though technically illegal as already mentioned) unless you are getting housing reimbursement and need receipts for your taxes.
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I think in most any case the landlord can do nothing to you. The deposit is for damages so if they have abnormal damage (not normal wear & tear) they could try to claim it back in court...otherwise they have been paid (in effect) for the full term. Getting any action would probably take longer than the two months.
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