How long do you have to be renting a place to get your deposit back?

Question

But if you leave before the year lease is up do you get it back

Answer 1

You usually dont get your deposit back until you move out and leave the place in reasonably good shape. But check your lease maybe it is different.

Answer 2

Getting your deposit back is largely determined by the laws where you live

(try this link : http://www.rentlaw.com/statelist.htm)

and by your rental agreement.

Regardless of your deposit, if you have a one year lease and leave early, you're probably going to owe more (cancellation fees, etc).  You may even have to keep paying rent on the place until the landlord finds a new tenant or the year you agreed to rent for ends.

If you post some more information (at least the state you live in, how long you've been there, why you need to move, etc) we might be able to offer more advice.

Since you posted the same question twice, I'm not sure which one you're monitoring.  I'll go ahead and post this same answer in both in hopes that you can provide more details.

Answer 3

Depends on your lease.  Most leases are for 1 year and then switch to a month-to-month.  Assuming that you do not break your lease by moving out or not giving notice, and further assuming you have not damaged the apartment/house you are renting, you should get your deposit when you leave.

Answer 4

You don't get your deposit back until after you vacate the premises.