Q: Signed a one year lease as a start to rent2buy situation. Landlord now won't let me move on or give back my deposit
Gave first year rent as down payment. Now wants 50k and when refused won't let me move in or give back down payment till he sells the house.
A:
Do you have a Lease Agreement, Purchase Agreement or both? Funds usually cannot be both rent and down payment. It sounds like a peculiar situation.
Jack
A: You may have a case against this landlord for fraud and/or unjust enrichment. You will need a detailed analysis of the agreements you signed as well as your communications with landlord to evaluate your legal rights.
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