Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

I put $800 down to hold an apartment (not a security deposit) that I looked at in South Boston, MA. I filled out the Rental Application. My room mate that I was going to share the apartment with just took off on me and I can't get in touch with her. I called the landlord and explained that she took off and now I couldn't take the apartment. He said that I was not entitled to any of my $800 back. I did not sign anything. Am I entitled to any of the deposit back? What action should I take, if any? Kelli


Asked on 8/19/09, 6:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

I think that because you paid a deposit for the purposes of holding the apartment, and you decided not to take the apartment, you are not entitled to a return of the deposit. If you were, what would the point of paying a deposit be in the first place? You may want to try finding another roommate to move in with you.

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Answered on 8/25/09, 7:50 am


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