What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Currently I am on an extended trip with my wife overseas.
I'd like some input on a current situation that I am in.. Any and all advice is welcomed.
Ok, here goes... I leased my fully furnished apartment to a tenant that was supposed to occupy the property from 12/1/2016 - 4/1/2017. As of 1/23 the tenant let me know that he would be relocating but would have no issue completing his financial end of our agreement (he would continue to make payments until the lease ended on 4/1). I was not to return his security deposit until I returned to the country and he had completed all of his financial liability with me.
Upon him leaving the property on 2/3 I had a trusted friend inspect the unit which was left in great condition.
I have since decided to lease the apartment to another tenant who as of 2/13 is occupying the apartment. The previous tenant is to pay $1200 every two weeks and made his on time payment as of 2/13... 2/13 is also the same day that the new tenant arrived.
I received a message from the previous tenant on 2/14 stating that he is aware of a new tenant being in the property and he subsequently requested an immediate return of his security deposit as well as the payment that he made on 2/13.
What should I do? He has threatened civil litigation against me. From where I'm sitting I feel that he is still on the hook for the remainder of the lease and that the most recent payment shouldn't be returned. Also, I feel that he should not receive his deposit until he completes paying out the remainder of our lease agreement.
So again.. What should I do???
Currently I am on an extended trip with my wife overseas.
I'd like some input on a current situation that I am in.. Any and all advice is welcomed.
Ok, here goes... I leased my fully furnished apartment to a tenant that was supposed to occupy the property from 12/1/2016 - 4/1/2017. As of 1/23 the tenant let me know that he would be relocating but would have no issue completing his financial end of our agreement (he would continue to make payments until the lease ended on 4/1). I was not to return his security deposit until I returned to the country and he had completed all of his financial liability with me.
Upon him leaving the property on 2/3 I had a trusted friend inspect the unit which was left in great condition.
I have since decided to lease the apartment to another tenant who as of 2/13 is occupying the apartment. The previous tenant is to pay $1200 every two weeks and made his on time payment as of 2/13... 2/13 is also the same day that the new tenant arrived.
I received a message from the previous tenant on 2/14 stating that he is aware of a new tenant being in the property and he subsequently requested an immediate return of his security deposit as well as the payment that he made on 2/13.
What should I do? He has threatened civil litigation against me. From where I'm sitting I feel that he is still on the hook for the remainder of the lease and that the most recent payment shouldn't be returned. Also, I feel that he should not receive his deposit until he completes paying out the remainder of our lease agreement.
So again.. What should I do???
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