Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

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tenant gave me deposit to hold property (rental) and then backed out after finding other property. I never put non rufundable on reciept. Do i owe them the 100 deposit back. Isn't a deposit to hold property non refundable. I mention it to her but she says i never did. I incurred travel expence of 280 miles meeting with her.


Asked on 12/06/07, 3:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: tenant landlord

As c. 186 s. 15A is specific on deposits, I would say that the deposit must be refunded. However, you can risk having her file a small claims, which would make you drive again.

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Answered on 12/06/07, 3:59 pm


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