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Old 01-22-2011, 09:55 AM
 
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I have a tenant that breached the lease agreement, his lease expires in June 2011, and now wants security deposit back. He moved out in January of this year. I have a possible new tenant line up for February. My question is can I deduct the rent owed(Jan) from the security deposit? Thanks for reading.
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Old 01-22-2011, 11:31 AM
 
Location: Princeton, NJ
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If it's as simple as the contract was breached because he didn't stay the length of the agreed upon lease contract, nor give enough notice when moving out, than yes. If there is more to it than that - I can't commment without knowing the additional details.
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Old 01-22-2011, 01:38 PM
 
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Indeed, not sufficient notice was given. According to NJ tenant-landlord law. I'm suppose to return the deposti within 30 days of the tenant vacating the unit. I plan to this next week, but tenant didn't even leave a forwarding address.
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Old 01-22-2011, 03:02 PM
 
Location: Midwest transplant
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If they didn't leave a forwarding address, you are not obligated to return money. It is the responsibility of tenant to do so. Hold on to it for at least a week after the 30 days to make sure he isn't sending you something in snail mail. Also, you can subtract the days of non-tenancy because they broke the lease. All of this information is available on line or by calling the local housing authority or commission in your county of residence.
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Old 01-25-2011, 06:50 PM
 
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As long as you rented it, they would only owe for the amount of rent you were out during the apt. vacancy. Been through this several times. Just because you do not have a forwarding address, you have to attempt to mail the security/letter certified mail and wait for it to be returned to CYA. As you know, all laws favor the tenant!
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