Colorado Springs, CO asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado

Q: If I submit an lease application and notify I’m no longer interested before completing application is deposit returned?

Started lease application in Colorado Springs on Saturday involving 3 adults. 2 adults submitted applications as third was not present. Only 1 provided supporting paperwork to verify income. 500$ security deposit and 2 application fees paid. Returned on Wednesday (4days) to notify we were no longer interested. Was told security deposit and application fees for 2 applications submitted were non-refundable.

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Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: It seems unlikely that the landlord would have a claim on your Sec Dep as no lease (contract) was created but merely contemplated.

Good Luck!

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