What is my protection as Homeowner of Rental property?

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What is my protection as Homeowner of Rental property?

Previous Tenants left money in account for last utilites bills etc. Does the property Mgr have the right to hold on until they see fit? New Tenant now in rental home – pro-rated rent received by property mgr but not forwarded to owner the monies for either last tenants utilites or new tenants’ pro-rated rent. What is my recourse on these actions.

Asked on June 11, 2009 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

No the property manager needs to refund those monies (known as a security deposit) minus monies made toward cleaning and repairs (all of these charges must be itemized and reasonable and supported with legitimate receipts). 

So the owner needs to sue the manager -- it appears the manager is playing hide and go seek with the money.


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