If Igave my landlord $1,100 to move into a home which should have been readyon the first of this monthand it’s now the 25th, what shouldI do?

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If Igave my landlord $1,100 to move into a home which should have been readyon the first of this monthand it’s now the 25th, what shouldI do?

I still haven’t moved in yet.

Asked on February 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If the home is not ready, then the landlord is in material (or significant) breach of the lease. That means you that you have grounds to do any or all of the following:

1) Terminate the lease without penalty or further obligation;

2) Recover your deposit; and/or

3) Sue for additional damages (compensation)--such as the cost of any hotel or other premises you've been staying at, cost to store your belongings, etc.

 


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