Can my landlord ask for a security deposit now after I’ve already lived here for years?
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Can my landlord ask for a security deposit now after I’ve already lived here for years?
I’ve lived here 11 years. He bought it about 5 years ago. He hasn’t been inside since he bought it. I never had a lease. I gave a security deposit to a previous owner but they kept it to cover back rent. Today I found a lease pinned to my door to be signed and asking for a security deposit. The lease starts today and goes for one year. How will he decide how to assess damages? Starting from when? Today or 5 years ago? They haven’t done an inspection. They haven’t come in. They just want me to sign it and give them the money.
Asked on August 2, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Then you have to assert your rights to have them come in to inspect the premises prior to your signing the lease and having them sign something that says that the home is in what ever shape it is in before you sign the lease. And yes, they can ask for a security deposit. Please seek legal help. Good luck.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Then you have to assert your rights to have them come in to inspect the premises prior to your signing the lease and having them sign something that says that the home is in what ever shape it is in before you sign the lease. And yes, they can ask for a security deposit. Please seek legal help. Good luck.
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