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[–] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 44 points 2 years ago (2 children)

My neighbor just realized he rented out his house to a guy who is under investigation for multiple murders. He found out when cops kept showing up looking to question him and the neighbors called to notify him. I simply googled his tenant's name and all the news stories, criminal records and mug shots came up, so I guess the landlord was just a dumbass.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 52 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Do you think someone thats "under investigation" deserves to be homeless?

[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well if the guy is guilty then the landlord will just have to rent it out again. Also probably be able to keep the security deposit since if the guy goes to prison he violated his lease.

[–] jkrtn@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

In some states, it is illegal to keep the security deposit unless there's been actual damage beyond normal wear-and-tear. The landlord would have to sue and would only be able to claim actual losses. Know your rights.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately the landlord already has the money, so you have to sue to get it back. Even with a win, you may have to sell the debt to a collection agency to see any of it ever again.

[–] jumjummy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Yeah, that’s exactly what a smart landlord would do, try and screw over someone who is being investigated for murder. No way that could go wrong.

[–] hobovision@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Are there really states where the security deposit is not able to be used for unpaid rent or other unpaid fees?

[–] jkrtn@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Maybe I'm misremembering :(

[–] Gabu@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

Or don't, landlords need to be royally fucked at every corner