Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Refund of Deposit

I gave a $800. security deposit and signed a lease for the rental of a house on 8/29. I recvd no keys. They were to be given on 9/1 with payment of 1st months rent. On 8/30 I informed the landlord I would not be moving in. There is nothing in the lease agreement that states the landlord can keep this money, and the money was indicated on the lease as being a security deposit. I offered the landlord a $300. inconvenience fee; however he insist on keeping all of the money. Do I have any legal recourse.


Asked on 9/01/06, 2:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Refund of Deposit

Given that the landlord may be able to sue you for a lot more than the deposit (loss of rent, advertising for new tenant, etc.), the security deposit may be a fair settlement for your apparent breach of the contract you signed. This issue is not his "inconvenience." It is about signing a contract and honoring the obligations, or facing the consequences.

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Answered on 9/01/06, 2:25 pm


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