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    DCTiger Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 6, 2009, 03:07 PM
    Rental Agency took rent yet is leasing out
    I signed a one year lease with a downtown apartment complex.

    I decided to leave 10 months into my lease but I decided to pay ahead the last 2 months (since I knew I legally had to pay it). The apartment complex KNEW I was leaving as I gave them back the keys and let them know.

    I find out through ComEd (power agency) that someone else put their name on my apartment power-wise thus meaning the apartment complex RENTED OUT my place for the final month... full month mind you, not just 1-2 weeks left.

    Can I get a refund back? Shouldn't they have told me? It can't be legal to charge rent for 1 place two times, can it?

    :(
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    JudyKayTee Posts: 46,503, Reputation: 4600
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    Jul 6, 2009, 03:52 PM

    Yes, they cannot collect rent (which is what they have done) from 2 people for the same month. File in Small Claims Court and bring any proof you have with you.

    I think you are a 100% winner in this one.
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