QUESTION
What is the law about returning an unused last month's rent? How?
Asked on Aug 06th, 2015 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Utah
More details to this question:
My tenant just moved out after not renewing a year lease-January was the last month of the lease. He wasn't planning on moving, but has on short notice. I had his last month rent in an account. Now I find he's stolen many items in the unit. I want to meet him in person to get my things and give him the last month rent. What is the law about returning an unused last month's rent? Thank you!
2 ANSWERS
It depends on what the lease says. Typically, you can use the last month?s rent to pay for the unpaid rents, damages, cleaning, etc. You may want to negotiate a deal with the tenant including the property he needs to return.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2015 at 7:53 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Deposit or last month rent is to be determined by your lease agreement. You can deduct for damages or stolen items if your lease stated that is a remedy.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2015 at 4:30 PM