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Old 05-01-2013, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OldManTime View Post
My tenant broke my microwave oven, and vertical blind, and has admitted to it. I wouldn't consider this normal wear and tear.
I have a signed rental agreement with a former tenant that states ""The tenant will pay a security deposit of $500.00. This deposit will be held as security for the repair of any damages by the tenant."

That statement is pretty broad, do you think i can withhold a part of there deposit?
If they admit they caused the damages, or it was proven all was well with a signed statement upon arrival, and now it is broken, I would get the prices for the repairs and submit it to them. If the $500 does not cover it, they would make up the difference. If so, return the unused portion.