 Where's my Deposit (by Lana [IN]) Feb 15, 2018 10:35 AM
 Where's my Deposit (by Moshe [CA]) Feb 15, 2018 10:47 AM
Where's my Deposit (by WMH [NC]) Feb 15, 2018 11:06 AM
Where's my Deposit (by S i d [MO]) Feb 15, 2018 11:29 AM
Where's my Deposit (by Lana [IN]) Feb 15, 2018 12:24 PM
Where's my Deposit (by Mary [MI]) Feb 15, 2018 1:49 PM
Where's my Deposit (by David [KY]) Feb 15, 2018 1:50 PM
Where's my Deposit (by WMH [NC]) Feb 15, 2018 2:33 PM
Where's my Deposit (by MC [PA]) Feb 15, 2018 4:51 PM
Where's my Deposit (by Vee [OH]) Feb 15, 2018 7:09 PM
Where's my Deposit (by David [KY]) Feb 16, 2018 3:06 AM
Where's my Deposit (by Kate [NJ]) Feb 16, 2018 3:37 AM
Where's my Deposit (by razorback_tim [AR]) Feb 16, 2018 3:37 AM
Where's my Deposit (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Feb 16, 2018 4:09 AM
Where's my Deposit (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Feb 16, 2018 8:38 PM
Where's my Deposit (by Kim [OH]) Feb 16, 2018 9:06 PM
Where's my Deposit (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Feb 19, 2018 11:51 PM
Where's my Deposit (by Kim [OH]) Feb 27, 2018 10:55 PM
Where's my Deposit (by Laura [MD]) Feb 27, 2018 11:13 PM
Where's my Deposit (by Lana [IN]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 10:35 AM
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My crazy, PITA tenant who left all her windows slightly open and unlatched, then complained about her electric bill and told me the stress was likely to cause the loss of her unborn child,moved out Feb 1 after I gave her the Happy Clause. We had an agreement where I did not charge an ELT Fee or charge any more rents after Feb 1, as long as she was out by Feb 1, turned over the keys, AND she did not shut off the heat before Feb 1.
Well on Friday afternoon January 26, she notified me by text the heat was off. It was 12 degrees out.Her tone came across as gleeful. When I informed her both the Lease and her Happy Clause required the heat to be on until she turned over possession, she became quite irate and threatened to turn me over to the Board of Health.
Under Indiana law and my Lease, I have 45 days to do deposit reconciliation and I require the last water bill be paid off and a forwarding address be provided. Today she sent three nasty texts demanding her deposit back as it's been two weeks. She still has an outstanding water bill. She never bothered to follow the Happy Clause agreement, and I'm likely to be coming after her for performance of the Lease due to her own stupidity. in turning off the heat.
I am thinking of not even responding to the texts until I send her the outstanding bil instead of her depositl. What would you do?
--216.23.xxx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by Moshe [CA]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 10:47 AM
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I would send her a LETTER (not a text) (with a mailing receipt) stating that, in response to her 3 texts (list dates) she should rest assured that her deposit will be accounted for in accordance with Indiana law. Nothing more.
--47.139.xx.xxx |
Where's my Deposit (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 11:06 AM
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Did turning off the heat do any damage? I realize she violated the agreement but if it didn't do any damage, I don't think you can charge her for it. You CAN charge for the water bill of course.
If she otherwise followed the Happy Clause, I don't think you can go after her for performance of the lease? She returned possession by the 1st as agreed - you were the one who said she could break the lease and not pay the ELT...
I understand being ticked off, but I don't think you charge for that. ;) --50.82.xxx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 11:29 AM
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Bare minimum, I'd turn her over to collections. They should start reporting the debt on her credit report, and if she tries to get it taken off you can provide evidence that the bill is owed.
If you think she's collectible, hire a skip trace service to find her, serve papers and get a judgment.
No more texts. --173.17.xx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by Lana [IN]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 12:24 PM
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She made no attempt to honor the agreement, I cannot see how I now cannot enforce the Lease. Last Clause stated. This agreement,if completed as stated, will free Tenants from further rents after Feb 1. It was not completed as stated and at 12F, there was great potential for damages. --216.23.xxx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by Mary [MI]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 1:49 PM
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Your tenant reminded me of my tenant that demanded her deposit before she moved out. She even had some 'lawyer' send me a letter demanding the deposit because she needed the money for the new place and I was unreasonable --68.32.xxx.xxx |
Where's my Deposit (by David [KY]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 1:50 PM
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Send Itemized List of deductions within state law time frame, smile and move on. Maybe even uncork a bottle. Breathing exercises work for me. --196.52.xx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 2:33 PM
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David someone sent me a good breathing exercise the other day but it's NSFW. Funny though. NSFW!!!
See it here: w w w .youtube.com/watch?v=92i5m3tV5XY --50.82.xxx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by MC [PA]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 4:51 PM
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The only things I would do is save the texts-do not respond. When you have your actual damages(be fair and only damages)-send the accounting-no other communication. --73.230.xx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Feb 15, 2018 7:09 PM
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Why roll around with the piglet, the piglet enjoys it and you have to do a load of laundry, just follow the tenant rules, pay the damages and bills and send back the peanut shells in the accounting statement. Thanx for enjoying your time with us here... --76.188.xxx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by David [KY]) Posted on: Feb 16, 2018 3:06 AM
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Now that is one great video WMH. Bookmarked. --74.128.xxx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by Kate [NJ]) Posted on: Feb 16, 2018 3:37 AM
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Definitely what everyone else said above. Reread all their posts over again.
I would also ask a lawyer if the original Lease terms are now back in effect since she violated your Agreement to Leave Early without paying further rent when she turned off the heat. Judges do not like retaliatory behavior. You may have a case to sue her for the remaining rent now.
Good luck! --99.203.xx.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by razorback_tim [AR]) Posted on: Feb 16, 2018 3:37 AM
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I would reply that IN law allows 45 days for you to send the deposit statement so you will send it on xx date. If she asks about it further I would either not respond or copy and paste the same response. --70.178.x.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Posted on: Feb 16, 2018 4:09 AM
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How in the world does your tenant have your cell #? I have a google # for them and a separate google e-mail account - You have allowed her problems to become your problems - STOP IT Follow the law only -
--24.34.xx.xxx |
Where's my Deposit (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Feb 16, 2018 8:38 PM
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Lana,
THIS is why I simply stick to the lease. No deals for anyone. If you are not happy here you may exercise the ELT and go.
BRAD --68.51.xx.xxx |
Where's my Deposit (by Kim [OH]) Posted on: Feb 16, 2018 9:06 PM
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What is the Happy clause?
Please explain in detail. I want to learn from you wise ones.
Thank you --173.90.x.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Feb 19, 2018 11:51 PM
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Kim,
"Joe, It's obvious you are not happy here. I will let you out of the lease if you move out this weekend. Offer expires in 20 days."
Must have an expiration date or they can use this against you in court a year from now.
Me? I tell them "Joe, It's obvious you are not happy here. Remember you can use the ELT and leave any time you want."
BRAD
--68.51.xx.xxx |
Where's my Deposit (by Kim [OH]) Posted on: Feb 27, 2018 10:55 PM
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Brilliant!
I shall use the happy clause in future for sure! thank you for clarifying that an expiration is needed to avoid problem
In future. --173.90.x.xx |
Where's my Deposit (by Laura [MD]) Posted on: Feb 27, 2018 11:13 PM
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I would tell her you will send the deposit money/accounting certified mail. I would serve her court paper taking her to court via certified mail. Generally service is the hard part with tenants. But if they are expecting the SD via certified mail, this is one time they will sign for the certified mail. You now have her served for damages. --108.51.xxx.xxx |
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