LandlordDan
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio
Heres the situation...around or about Oct 21st 22nd, a fried of another tenant offered to fix up a vacant apt in exchange for 1 months rent - which he did-though he still owed the security deposit of $500..of which he has payed half...and has come up with excuses for the past 3 weeks on coming up with the other half. We have decided that it is best not to have him sign a lease agreement until it has been paid in full.
I was told by a friend that I must change the locks by the 30TH day before he is considered an actual squatter/possessor. I just want to clarify that this is correct as we do not have the money to spend on court fees and other BS if this becomes a serious problem.
I just want to make sure that the advice I got from my friend is correct.
As far as I am concerned at this point-Nov. 18th is the day that the locks must be changed.
Also, are we legally bound to return his $250 that he has paid on the deposit thus far?
THX
DanWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Heres the situation...around or about Oct 21st 22nd, a fried of another tenant offered to fix up a vacant apt in exchange for 1 months rent - which he did-though he still owed the security deposit of $500..of which he has payed half...and has come up with excuses for the past 3 weeks on coming up with the other half. We have decided that it is best not to have him sign a lease agreement until it has been paid in full.
I was told by a friend that I must change the locks by the 30TH day before he is considered an actual squatter/possessor. I just want to clarify that this is correct as we do not have the money to spend on court fees and other BS if this becomes a serious problem.
I just want to make sure that the advice I got from my friend is correct.
As far as I am concerned at this point-Nov. 18th is the day that the locks must be changed.
Also, are we legally bound to return his $250 that he has paid on the deposit thus far?
THX
DanWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?