IfI changed my mind about an apartment, can I get my money back ifI haven’t yet signed a lease?

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IfI changed my mind about an apartment, can I get my money back ifI haven’t yet signed a lease?

I moved into an apartment 2 weeks ago. I gave the landlord my money ($1200) and still haven’t signed a lease. A complaint was just filed on me because my grandson spent the night and was crying. They are trying to make me get a 2 bedroom because my grandson spends the night with me sometimes while his mother works. I am not happy with this apartment and I want to know what I have to do to get my money back?

Asked on October 31, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Michigan

Answers:

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you have not signed a written lease for the apartment that you are living in with your landlord, you are essentially on a month-to-month rental even though the written lease that has not been signed by you may have a longer period for your occupation.

If you do not want to continue living in your unit, I would give your landlord a thirty (30) day termination notice of your intent to end your lease and serve it personally on your landlord.

Good luck.


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