Security Deposit Refund ?

[Hai Le]

I have tenant leasing my garage for $850 from May 1st to November 1st on a 6 month lease. He is planning on leaving tomorrow (August 3rd). He’s paid me for august rent already but leaving early. Do I refund him his security deposit or keep it towards early lease termination? 

[Greg M.]

You follow the law that is specific to your unknown area.

You likely have to try and re-rent the unit. You charge him the lost rent between when he last paid and when you re-rented it. You can deduct it from his security deposit.

You likely have to notify him of any potential deductions within a certain number of days (likely 30, but may be more or less).