What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? San Mateo County, California.
My situation:
Move-in day was August 7.
At the time of move-in, I was required to pay first month/August's rent of $650, which I did in cash. Landlord also required another $750, which she said, at the time was for last month's rent, plus the extra $100 for the fees from cleaning the room before I moved in. I gave that $750 portion in a check, with "Last month and cleaning" written as it's memo.
Fast forward to February 7. On Feb 7, I paid rent of $650 and gave Landlord 30-day notice that I was planning to move out.
March 7 comes around, and Landlord is having me pay rent for "last month." Landlord says she made a mistake, and the inital $750 was really for deposit, which she'll take from if the room needs anything fixed or cleaned. So, I paid $650 for March, but did not stay there at all, not even one night.
Now, April 7, 30 days later, Landlord is refusing to give me any more than $200 back. Am I entitled to anything?
Other details that may be relevent --
I have paperwork and receipts that show I was moved into and paying rent at the new place by March already.
I have receipts for every month I paid rent, including the alst month that I did not stay there.
For any "damage" she might find, she says she will ask herneighbor to fix and we'll pay whatever he charges. Should I be asking quotes from actual, reputable palces?
Any help would be great. Thanks!
My situation:
Move-in day was August 7.
At the time of move-in, I was required to pay first month/August's rent of $650, which I did in cash. Landlord also required another $750, which she said, at the time was for last month's rent, plus the extra $100 for the fees from cleaning the room before I moved in. I gave that $750 portion in a check, with "Last month and cleaning" written as it's memo.
Fast forward to February 7. On Feb 7, I paid rent of $650 and gave Landlord 30-day notice that I was planning to move out.
March 7 comes around, and Landlord is having me pay rent for "last month." Landlord says she made a mistake, and the inital $750 was really for deposit, which she'll take from if the room needs anything fixed or cleaned. So, I paid $650 for March, but did not stay there at all, not even one night.
Now, April 7, 30 days later, Landlord is refusing to give me any more than $200 back. Am I entitled to anything?
Other details that may be relevent --
I have paperwork and receipts that show I was moved into and paying rent at the new place by March already.
I have receipts for every month I paid rent, including the alst month that I did not stay there.
For any "damage" she might find, she says she will ask herneighbor to fix and we'll pay whatever he charges. Should I be asking quotes from actual, reputable palces?
Any help would be great. Thanks!