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would you return the deposit
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This thread is a followup to last weeks thread (now deleted ) some of you may have read it .
If the tenant had just moved out I wouldnt have returned his deposit .
But he passed away(depression related) and I felt it was right to return the deposit .
Ok I loose one months rent on a property with no mortage and little costs,and by the time I pay tax on the one months rental I am not really down a lot .I am sure the tenants family would rather have their son /brother than the deposit .
Exactly the way I would look at the issue. I believe you did the most appropriate thing.
Doesnt matter if its less than what you're legally entitled to.0 -
savingfortomorrow wrote: »The OP will incur the loss of a months rent, a family have lost a son/ brother/ friend. Money can be replaced, their loss alas is permanent. The OP had compassion to the family in their time of need.
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What a ridiculous argument, of course they would prefer their family member hadn't died, it was never a case of the money or their family member.
I'm sure most people in this situation would not expect the deposit returned to them if it was owed to the landlord in rent.
Yes I understand it was a nice thing to do, it's always nice to receive money if it's not owed to you.
If it were me, I would have been glad the rent was covered by the deposit.
I do understand why the OP returned it, if it makes him feel happier...the OP did after all ask the question what would we do.0 -
I have a new tenant moving in on Friday .So I am down 3 weeks rent and thats before tax .Two people viewed it both wanted it .
Happy with that ."Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"0 -
You did the decent thing OP.0
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What you did was lovely and very thoughtful, I am sure the family are grateful you were so understanding :-)0
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