Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I am relocating to Fort Worth, TX and one of the properties I am interested in renting has a $1000.00 security deposit. The landlord claims that only half of that amount will be refunded upon vacating the property. I ask why and here is her response to me: "After every tenant, regardless of how good the care, there is general maintenance that has to be done. Example � rekeying the locks, paint the walls, re-carpet (if applicable), and carry over costs (we generally don�t get the property rented out for that last month sense the previous tenant is moving out so we have to fund electric, heat & air, trash, etc."

If there is no damage to the property, should she be allowed to withold half of my deposit?

Sincerely,

John


Asked on 4/12/10, 3:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

As long as you agree to the terms in writing, it is legal.

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Answered on 4/17/10, 9:35 pm


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