Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

I had good intentions on leasing an apartment but changed my mind. I went to the leasing office late in the evening before they were about to close and left a check for the apartment deposit (which I was told would be refunded if I did not qualify for the apartment) but took the application with me to fill out. Upon my return I was to bring back the application along with the application fee. I went to the rental office on saturday and notified them on Friday of my intent not to lease. Can they take the application deposit without my signed appplication?


Asked on 7/06/12, 4:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

It depends on the terms of the deposit - was it refundable upon your decision not to rent? Most deposits like that are there to hold the apartment, and if you back out, the landlord gets to retain it.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 12:32 pm


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