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Robert T Boll
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Security deposit vs Last months rent

Robert T Boll
  • San Diego, CA
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Could use some advice on this, I’m a first time land lord and my trouble tenants are moving out this month on the 15th. They have yet to pay me last months rent, and are dodging my calls and texts. Hoping for some advice on what my next step should be. Should I just keep the security deposit as last months rent and let it go? Or should I pursue legal action and try taking them to court after the move out to get the last months rent? Thanks!

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You should be issuing a immediate legal notice for rent owed. You would then go through the process to collect.

Legally a landlord may not use a security deposit to cover last months rent unless your state landlord tenant regulations state otherwise.

You need to study/learn your state codes. Learn the laws  

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