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Tamra Lee Ulmer I believe the owner has a couple of choices. Do a property inspection now to determine if there is any damage due to the cat and return the deposit. Or two, there is no guarantee they won't get another pet so hold the deposit until they move out of the property. No real reason not to return the deposit short of any damage by the cat. As you stated, it is up to the owner.
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Mike Rock
Granite Bay, CA
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Tamra Lee Ulmer
Payson, AZ
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As a previous Property Manager, I would hold all deposit monies until they move out. At that time, a proper inspection can be done to determine any damages (or lack thereof), and return whatever portion of the deposit monies is appropriate.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Tamra Lee Ulmer
Payson, AZ
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I thought a deposit was to offset damages?...Unless the cat (or owners) left a mess behind, the money must be accounted for
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Tamra Lee Ulmer
Payson, AZ
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I would return the deposit after I took my black light and checked for deposits...
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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I wouldn't give it back until they moved out, if there was no damage by their now deceased cat!!!!
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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What does the agreement state?
By the way, I believe the butler did it.
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As a landord myself, NO. If I give any back, it will be after move out. You will at least need to "flea bomb" and clean carpets before renting out again,. Many are allergic to pet hair.
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We make our pet deposits non-refundable from the start so that would not be a question or issue. Sorry for the cat though.
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I would suggest waiting until the renewal or end of the lease and after inspection is made.
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Well, at the moment of that agreement, the tenant had a cat. They will receive that pet deposit when they move out and the property is not damaged.
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I guess the owner could have a trusted person inspect the house and make sure there weren't any damages and refund based upon that. I don't work with property management, but my office does manage over 80 properties, so I do hear things.
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a complete inspection is difficult unless the apt or home is EMPTY. they should wait until they vacate. sorry ie..what if there is animal issues under a bed (quite common)
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Good Friday evenig Tamra. Sadly, life happens. It is solely up to the landlord.
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I am an animal lover, but I still make all pet deposits non-refundable. Then there is no debate.
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