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[new guy]

curious to see if anyone knows the law when it comes to rent and the security deposit. I would like to know if anyone knows if the rent can be paid from the security deposit to avoid eviction.

[lookin4delz]

I don't know the law but putting myself in the landlords shoes I'd say probably not. They usually give it back when the tenant moves out as long as the place isn't trashed. It is their security incase the tenant wrecks things in the house, apt etc. HTH

[bluediamond]

I think the laws change from state to state, but I would assume that you cannot use the security deposit to pay rent. If you could, then what would be the incentive for the tenant to take good care of the property if there wasn't the possibility of the security deposit not being returned.

[phoenix_risin]

Seriously doubtful. if they allowed that it would mean they have nothing in case of damage later when you move.

If you are having issues paying rent though it does in fact take a little while in most states to actually evict as long as you are trying to make things work go to court and talk to the judge on the day they give in the summons. It usually takes like 35 to 45 days to evict in most states.
Also most every state offers programs and organizations that will assist you with paying rent.
Social Services, Religious groups, community service agencies, Home less advocate groups, Churches.
You may try to visit them and make sure to get some thing in writing this way If in fact you do not get help and end up in front of the judge you can show you are trying to find a way. Offer as much of it as you can and see what the judge says and will do to help.

Good Luck

[blissfultrotter]

You know what I think? I suggest you read the lease contract. Of course there is a law about it, but if you wan to spare your self from all that research and asking.

[sharintheluv]

You can not use the security deposit as rent that stays where it is in case as said they need to repair etc when you move.

if you need help with your rent if you take your eviction notice to Social Services or to a local Church they will help you pay the rent
Also be sure to contact BEFORE court date and talk with landlord. Let them know what happened and you are seeking rental assistance they may even have some names of places local to you that will help.

It takes 30 to 60 days in Maryland to finally get someone evicted for non payment of rent.


Good luck there are programs that will help so do some Google searches for your county and state for rental assistance.

[jones10021]

I don't think the tenant cant use his deposit to pay for rent. In my state the landlord can take a check for the deposit and never actually cash it, only if some damage was done to the apartment. If the place is in good condition at the end of the lease, he'd return the check. Here you have to pay first month and last month's rent up front as well as a deposit and a realtor's fee if you found apartment through an agency.

[Carolm1958]

As a former landlord I can safely tell you that a security deposit is strictly to be used for damage done to the property that you are renting. Most rental properties require a first month, last month, plus a security deposit.

Also, check with your local housing authority about the laws in your state regarding good faith payments. It used to be in Fla when I had rental property that if you tried to give the landlord a good faith amount of money, for example 50 or more dollars to put towards rent, they by law had to accept it or that months rent was considered free.

That was stated in a court room when my mother in law tried to evict her renter when they fell behind the rent and they tried to give her what they could afford and the judge told her by law she had to accept that good faith payment until they could give the rest sometime that month, and she was not allowed to evict them because they tried to pay her something and she refused it and lost her case in that court room. He also told her that because she did refuse that payment amount, that month's rent was free. This happened in Fla some years ago. I don't know if it is still law there. I no longer live in that state. Just check out your laws. I do know you cannot use your security deposit for rent.

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[liquidroof]

You should consult with some lawyer, he can help you out, you should not apply any rule by your self just go to a lawyer he will help you out, do you have any family lawyer who is taking care of these thing before.

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It usually takes like 35 to 45 days to evict in most states. Also most every state offers programs and organizations that will assist you with paying rent.