What happens to a tenants deposits when the rental is abandoned?
When the landlord leans of the abandonment, the landlord is responsible for either returning a tenant’s deposit or providing a statement of why the deposit is being kept. Back to Index What if all tenants (Defendants) do not respond to the court with an answer? The non-responding defendants are defaulted. At this point, the non-responding tenants have no say in the court. Back to Index What if I am given a place to stay in return for providing a service? It is important to determine whether you are an actual tenant or only an employee. The determination will effect whether or not landlord-tenant law protects you. As a general rule, if the occupancy is connected with services to be performed by the employee, or is required by the landlord in connection with such services, the occupant is regarded as an employee and not as a tenant. The occupancy can usually be immediately terminated if the occupant is treated as an employee and the employment ends. However, it is important to note that
