Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

Security Deposit
Tentant gave us $500.00 security deposit. She has moved out and owes us 1 and 1/2 months rent. Are we able to hold that from the deposit along with repair and cleaning costs. We did not have a written lease with her except for the one with the housing authority HUD. They paid there portion for the months in question and where made aware of her failure to pay. But nothing happened. Know we have received a letter from an attorney stating that they want the full amount of the deposit back. Where do we stand on this matter.

Asked on 3/06/06, 9:22 am

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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Re: Security Deposit

Under the law to keep a security deposit you have 30 day to present the tenants with a bill for damages.

There are two exceptions to this are: i

1) if they don't give you a forwarding address.

2) You fail to return the deposit in 30

days and they sue you for double the

security deposit.

So have you sent them a bill at least equal to the security deposit with in 30 days of the end of the last rental period?

If you have further questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.

{John}

Answered on 3/06/06, 9:35 am

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