Asked by Simone on 07-08-2024 20:50:23
Question posted in the Property Law category relating to Gauteng
What happens if my partner and I split up. He paid the deposit but he moved out just under a year ago. The lease was not changed. It is in both our names. But all the renewals were signed by me. I carried on with the rent by myself and fixed all damages caused by him. He confirmed on WhatsApp that the landlord can keep the deposit due to damages but I deleted all messages. I fixed the damages to my expense. Therefore, can the deposit be paid to me. As I was also paying more than 50% of the rent at the time we were staying together?
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