If my month-to-month lease says to give a 30 day notice before move out but I gave a 16 day notice, does that mean I forfeit my entire deposit?

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If my month-to-month lease says to give a 30 day notice before move out but I gave a 16 day notice, does that mean I forfeit my entire deposit?

Asked on February 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If your written lease requires 30 days written notice to vacate and you only gave 16 days written notice, conceivable you are responsible for 14 days of rent owed the landlord should he or she require it.

You do not forfeit your security deposit since that is for damages to the unit. However, if you placed last month's rent for the unit, you might not be able to get back money equivalent to 14 days of rent.


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