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Tron_fdc · 07-15-2008, 12:04 PM

So I had a tenant sign a 6 month lease 2 months ago, then one day he turns around, and gives me 10 days notice (June 20th to be exact) that he was moving out July 1st. We agreed that he would pay the July rent, I would keep half his damage, and I'd let him out of the lease. Well lo and behold, his rent cheque bounced. I also haven't cashed his damage cheque, because I'm sure that won't go through either.

So now I'm wondering what my rights are? Small claims? Collections? I don't want to be a total a-hole but I'm getting sick of renters continually trying to screw me. The place is rented August 1st so I'm not too worried about it, but I want to recoup my $1500 rent that we agreed on.

Any suggestions?

07-15-2008, 12:04 PM	#1
Tron_fdc In Your MCP Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans Exp:	Question for fellow landlords So I had a tenant sign a 6 month lease 2 months ago, then one day he turns around, and gives me 10 days notice (June 20th to be exact) that he was moving out July 1st. We agreed that he would pay the July rent, I would keep half his damage, and I'd let him out of the lease. Well lo and behold, his rent cheque bounced. I also haven't cashed his damage cheque, because I'm sure that won't go through either. So now I'm wondering what my rights are? Small claims? Collections? I don't want to be a total a-hole but I'm getting sick of renters continually trying to screw me. The place is rented August 1st so I'm not too worried about it, but I want to recoup my $1500 rent that we agreed on. Any suggestions?