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LHELV
Nov 2, 2007, 07:51 AM
I have a rental lease agreement in the state of Ohio that state my security deposit is non refundable, is this legal

excon
Nov 2, 2007, 09:49 AM
Hello L:

No. When you vacate, sue your landlord in small claims court. I wouldn't say anything now, though.

excon

ScottGem
Nov 2, 2007, 09:50 AM
The whole purpose of a security deposit is that its refundable. Maybe it isn't a security. But if it says it is, then the clause is illegal.