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blowupqueen
Aug 16, 2008, 06:00 PM
I had a renter who moved out, but the power and water bill from when he lived there we not in yet. Can I take the money for the bills from the security deposit? Should I send a letter with the reasons for the retention, and a copy of the bills first; or with the remaining deposit?

iciclef
Aug 16, 2008, 06:23 PM
I had a renter who moved out, but the power and water bill from when he lived there we not in yet. can i take the money for the bills from the security deposit? Should i send a letter with the reasons for the retention, and a copy of the bills first; or with the remaining deposit?
Consider calling your local court or magistrate, because the laws regarding security deposits and leases are different all over the country... better safe than sorry.

Fr_Chuck
Aug 16, 2008, 10:51 PM
Were you furnishing the utilities? Did you not require him to pay a estimated bills in advance?