QUESTION
Can my landlord just switch over last month’s rent to became my deposit?
Asked on Jan 16th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - North Carolina
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When I moved in to this apartment complex I paid first, last, and a bond fee now 2 years later I am moving out and they send me a 3 day notice for my last month’s rent I went and talked to them they said that during the switch over last month’s rent became my deposit can they do that?
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No, they can't take rent and make it a new deposit. Also, if you are in North Carolina, I am not sure what the "bond fee" is and I don't think its legal. Here security deposits are to be returned unless you commit damage...it is not a way to make more money.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2013 at 10:50 AM