jjnadams223
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MARYLAND
I recently put a deposit on an apartment a week ago in the amount of $1195, I have come into some major financial issues and can no longer take the apartment. I let the landlord know and asked for the deposit back and he is refusing stating he held the place for a week and took it off the market. The only thing we signed was a receipt of the Deposit. It states that if i am not approved the money will be refunded and if I approved it will go towards the security deposit. Also it says that if I do not provide all the supporting information in the required time he can forefeit the lease and keep the money. I does not say anything about if I decide i don't want the place. Can he keep my deposit? If not what can I do to get it back? I have two kids and rely on that money.
Jenn A.
I recently put a deposit on an apartment a week ago in the amount of $1195, I have come into some major financial issues and can no longer take the apartment. I let the landlord know and asked for the deposit back and he is refusing stating he held the place for a week and took it off the market. The only thing we signed was a receipt of the Deposit. It states that if i am not approved the money will be refunded and if I approved it will go towards the security deposit. Also it says that if I do not provide all the supporting information in the required time he can forefeit the lease and keep the money. I does not say anything about if I decide i don't want the place. Can he keep my deposit? If not what can I do to get it back? I have two kids and rely on that money.
Jenn A.