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3/27/2013 8:14:50 AM
The tenant cannot offset rent from security deposit. As such, you do not have to comply with their demand. For now, it doesn't appear as though the tenants are in breach. When the time comes where they do not pay you rent and demand that you deduct the rent from their security deposit, you need to notify them in writing that security deposit cannot be used to deduct rent. Security deposit is just that, security deposit, in case of damage or for cleaing after move out. If they don't pay, then you need to immediately give them a 3day notice to pay or quit and if they still don't pay, you need to sue them. Keep in mind, however, if you are in a rent control district, it is very difficult to sue and win due to many different regulations. If that is the case for you, you may just want to negotiate rather than to sue.
Also, tenants are not entitled to interest on the security deposit unless specifically stated in the lease agreement.
Also, tenants are not entitled to interest on the security deposit unless specifically stated in the lease agreement.
