Any one tell me what this means to you?

Question

A landlord shall repay the amount received as a rent deposit in respect of a rental unit if vacant possession of the rental unit is not given to the prospective tenant. 2006, c. 17, s. 107 (1).

we were told by a landlord we cant get our deposit back, looks to me like we should..

Answer 1

see an attorney for legal advice and if he can get your deposit back thru your attorney tell the attorney that you also want what it costs you for attorneys or any other costs.

Answer 2

well that happens alot if you don't move in into a certain apartment or move out of it and you wont win because they can argue that it took more money to prepare an apt eg cleaning it painting it new carpet ect.

Answer 3

The way it reads to me is that the landlord gets to keep your rent deposit if he/she has not found another tenant to take the place. I think, something like this would only kick in if you were trying to get out of your lease early or sublet to somebody else. Normally, you don't see something like this in a standard lease; at least not that I have ever seen, but then I haven't had to rent for 13 years now.

Depending on how much is involved you might consider consulting an lawyer.

Answer 4

"rental unit not given to prospective tenant"  I take this to mean if you payed a deposit but did not move in then you are able to get that money back because you never took possession.  If this is the case then I believe you should get that money back in full, otherwise if any damage has been caused due to your living at the place then the landlord may hold all or part of the deposit.