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Originally Posted by Quick281
If thats the case I would wait till the house is a done deal and then give him the notice when the house is yours. Even if it may mean paying an extra months rent.
From the sounds of the dude you want to burn this bridge, just make sure you are safely on the other side first!
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BEST ADVICE IN THIS THREAD!! That way you dont go homeless if the closing falls through.
From a landlords perspective: Read your lease thoroughly. Make sure you follow it to the "t" because if you dont and you already know this guy is a jerk, he will try to screw you.
If it requires notice, do it, IN WRITING as far in advance as possible with specifics, and as someone else mentioned, send it certified mail so he has to sign and cant deny he got it. Keep everything in writing so you have a paper trail if he gets ancy.
Find out if you lease permits proration, and if so, if you leave midmonth, you may be entitled to only pay a prorated portion of your rent in addition to the deposit.
I assume you kept track of your lease payment, and hopefully required a reciept, this can also help you if he wants to dispute your status as a good tenant.
Have the landlord do a walk through of the house with you, so that you can discuss any problems that might cause him to hold your deposit. Write issues down as you go, and have something signed stating you are both aware and what the agreement will be for the deposit.
Good luck.
