Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Tennessee

Rent Deposits

I paid a deposit on an apt. but signed no lease, received no keys, paid no rent, two days ago. I decided not to move. Can the landlord keep my deposit?


Asked on 7/27/07, 1:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
KJW Firm PLC

Re: Rent Deposits

It depends on what kind of deposit it was. Was it an application fee or the like or was it rather a security deposit for damages to the apartment for when you move in. If it was a security deposit, I would ask for it back. The trouble I see is that it is an oral agreement so it would be your word against the landlord.

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Answered on 7/27/07, 2:02 pm


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