Landlords often ask tenants for a deposit, or “security deposit”, as a condition of moving into a rental unit. The landlord holds the deposit to safeguard his property against the potential risks of allowing a tenant to live there. At the end of the tenancy, the...
About a month ago we posted an article about Habitability Requirements for Leased Properties and Implied Warranty of Habitability, which discussed landlords’ obligation to make certain repairs in rental properties. Unfortunately, many renters are familiar with the...