If my apartment caught fire due to electrical problems and my lease has been terminated, doI get my deposit and half of the rent refunded?
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If my apartment caught fire due to electrical problems and my lease has been terminated, doI get my deposit and half of the rent refunded?
My apartment caught on fire; it was not my fault. They ordered that I move out; it was not in living condition. I’ve left and they have terminated my lease but refuse to give back my security deposit and half of my rent back. The Ffre was mid-month which is more than half of the time I’ve lived there.
Asked on December 16, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If there was a fire at the rental that you were occupying not caused by you, your landlord is legally obligated to return all prepaid rent for the rental as of the date of the fire as well as the security deposit within 21 to 45 days of move out depending upon what state you are residing in and its laws for the return of one's security deposit.
I would call the former landlord about the need to return your prepaid rent and security deposit by a set date and follow up with the telephone call with a letter memorializing the conversation. If you do not receive the return of your prepaid rent and security deposit by the demanded date, your recourse would be small claims court.
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