QUESTION
Can my landlord charge a deposit for renewing a lease?
Asked on Aug 06th, 2015 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Indiana
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Hi, I am a tenant at an apartment complex, and I am trying to renew my lease. My 2 current room mates are moving out, so I put my fiance and his brother on the renewal of my lease. I was charged $50 for each applicant for the application fee. We got approved for the renewal, but the apartment complex told me that I have to pay a $617 deposit, plus the rent next month. Why am I being charged a deposit for a place that I am already living in and that I am going to stay residing in for another year?
1 ANSWER
Criminal and General Civil Litigation Attorney serving Warsaw, IN
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Rockhill Pinnick LLP
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They can charge whatever deposit they wish to renew a lease. You are free to find a friendlier landlord instead of signing for another term.
Answered on Aug 12th, 2015 at 9:53 AM