QUESTION
Can my landlord increase the security deposit mid lease?
Asked on Oct 14th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Nevada
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I've lived in my apartment for six months. While I was out of the country for three weeks, he replaced the cabinets/counters in kitchen (I knew all about it and agreed). Now he is asking for more money for the security deposit. Can he do this?
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Depends of the lease, but generally not.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
He cannot increase the security deposit unless the lease permits him to do so. The lease governs the security deposit amount.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2013 at 9:37 AM
Not if you have a written lease that specified a set security deposit for the entire term of the lease. If you are on a month to month arrangement, the landlord can change the terms or ask you to leave in a month.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2013 at 9:36 AM