Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I am relocating to Fort Worth, TX and one of the properties I am interested in renting has a $1000.00 security deposit. The landlord claims that only half of that amount will be refunded upon vacating the property. I ask why and here is her response to me: "After every tenant, regardless of how good the care, there is general maintenance that has to be done. Example – rekeying the locks, paint the walls, re-carpet (if applicable), and carry over costs (we generally don’t get the property rented out for that last month sense the previous tenant is moving out so we have to fund electric, heat & air, trash, etc."

If there is no damage to the property, should she be allowed to withold half of my deposit?

Sincerely,

John


Asked on 4/12/10, 3:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

As long as you agree to the terms in writing, it is legal.

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Answered on 4/17/10, 9:35 pm


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