What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CALIFORNIA,
i'VE SIGNED A RENTAL AGREEMENT TO MOVE INTO A HOUSE ON 11/01/08, BUT NOW FIND THAT I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE 15, THE OWNER DOES NOT WANT TO LET ME ADJUST THE DATE AND WANTS THE 1ST MONTHS RENT ON THE 1ST. SHE ALREADY HAS CASHED MY DEPOSIT CHECK. AM I BOUND TO THIS AGREEMENT AND CAN SHE KEEP MY DEPOSIT.
i'VE SIGNED A RENTAL AGREEMENT TO MOVE INTO A HOUSE ON 11/01/08, BUT NOW FIND THAT I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE 15, THE OWNER DOES NOT WANT TO LET ME ADJUST THE DATE AND WANTS THE 1ST MONTHS RENT ON THE 1ST. SHE ALREADY HAS CASHED MY DEPOSIT CHECK. AM I BOUND TO THIS AGREEMENT AND CAN SHE KEEP MY DEPOSIT.