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Can the landlord charge you for an apartment you haven't moved into yet?

Bankruptcy and Debt 8 views 3 answers
I viewed this apartment on Wednesday 11th March, 2015. The manager called on thursday that I was approved and to come in on friday, 13th March, 2015 to make deposit, which I did. After discussing with my son over the weekend, we realised that the apartment might be too small for us . I called on the manager on Monday, 16th march, 2015 that I could not go through with the lease. Even though I signed the lease on Friday 13, March, 2015, lease effective date is March 20, 2015 when I am supposed to move in. But she refused to give me all my money saying that she has a right to deduct $285.00 for the three days she did not get to show the apartment to someone else. Is this legal?

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Manisha K. BajajLandlord / Tenant LawyerEncino, CA ·
In short, yes it is legal. When you signed the lease, you became obligated to that lease. Since you changed your mind after you signed the lease, the landlord can still hold you liable.
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Gregory Abbott ·
Not even a close call - once you sign the lease, you are on the hook for it. You would have been upset if they had changed their mind and decided to rent it to someone else after signing a lease with you. You need to be sure before signing any legal document. Be glad they are only seeking $285 - they likely have a legal right to exact much more from you.
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