Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Washington
security deposits
if you are moving out of an apartment and you put down a security deposit, does the security deposit cover damages to the apartment and can the landlord seek further payment for damages other than the amount of the security deposit?
Asked on 12/28/03, 3:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Busch
Bruce R. Busch, Attorney at Law
Re: security deposits
It all depends on the exact wording of the contract but, generally, yes on both counts. Yes, the security deposit can cover costs of damages and, yes, the landlord can go after the tenant for damages over and above the security deposit.
Answered on 12/30/03, 1:19 am
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