BSA 77 P STREET LLC v. Hawkins, 983 A.2d 988 (2009)

BSA 77 P STREET LLC v. Hawkins, 983 A.2d 988 (2009) DC municipal

...Psaromatis sued to obtain the return of his security deposit. Because obtaining insurable title was a condition precedent to Psaromatis' obligation to close, we found that his obligation under the contract was discharged and his security deposit should be returned...

BSA 77 P STREET LLC v. Hawkins, 983 A.2d 988 (2009)

BSA 77 P STREET LLC v. Hawkins, 983 A.2d 988 (2009) DC municipal

...Psaromatis sued to obtain the return of his security deposit. Because obtaining insurable title was a condition precedent to Psaromatis' obligation to close, we found that his obligation under the contract was discharged and his security deposit should be returned...

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956)

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956) DC municipal

...the direct result of tenant’s unlawful holding over and landlord is entitled under the terms of the lease to apply the security deposit to this outlay. The remainder of the deposit amounting to $425 should be returned to tenant.

Satin v. Buckley, 246 A.2d 778 (1968)

Satin v. Buckley, 246 A.2d 778 (1968) DC municipal

the return of $150 deposited with the landlord as security, to which the landlord replied with the claim that the rent, as well as certain items of damage amounting to $100.16, were deductible against this deposit. After a trial...

Queen v. Postell, 513 A.2d 812 (1986)

Queen v. Postell, 513 A.2d 812 (1986) DC municipal

Queen also testified that she did not return the security deposit to the lessee, explaining that she expended the balance in paying for the costs of the eviction and for cleaning the vacated apartment before showing it to prospective tenants.

Carter v Shipe Final Order, No. TP-29411 (D.C. Off. Admin. Hr'gs)

Carter v Shipe Final Order, No. TP-29411 (D.C. Off. Admin. Hr'gs) DC municipal

against him; and 3) serving an unlawful notice to vacate. He also alleges that Housing Provider failed to return his security deposit.

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956)

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956) DC municipal

In examining the security deposit provision of the lease, language is found which strongly suggests that the parties intended to treat the deposit as an indemnification sum. Upon breach by the tenant of any covenant, condition, or term, the landlord...

Hamlet D. Goore v Ryan Egle Final Order, No. TP-29778 (D.C. Off. Admin. Hr'gs)

Hamlet D. Goore v Ryan Egle Final Order, No. TP-29778 (D.C. Off. Admin. Hr'gs) DC municipal

of 1985 (D, C. Offlcial Code §§ 42-3501.01 - 42-3509,07) ("Act") for failure to return a security deposit.

Sklar v. Hightower, 342 A.2d 57 (1975)

Sklar v. Hightower, 342 A.2d 57 (1975) DC municipal

The tenant sued for the return of her security deposit. The landlords counterclaimed for September’s rent, contending that the rent was owed because the tenant had not given 30 days’ written notice of her intention to vacate, as required...

Block v. Gates, 68 A.2d 215 (1949)

Block v. Gates, 68 A.2d 215 (1949) DC municipal

...We conclude that while the trial court was correct in ordering the return of the $32.50 deposited as security, the awarding of double that amount can not be sustained. This conclusion is in accord with the original position of...

In Re Washington, 489 A.2d 452 (1985)

In Re Washington, 489 A.2d 452 (1985) DC municipal

When the letter failed to secure the return of the security deposit, Respondent drafted a small claims complaint in his own handwriting and gave it to his secretary to type. Respondent caused his office address and telephone number to be...

Queen v. Postell, 513 A.2d 812 (1986)

Queen v. Postell, 513 A.2d 812 (1986) DC municipal

...unguarded on the street and to reimburse the plaintiffs for the security deposit and a portion of the pre-paid rent. Thus, we do not disturb the verdicts for compensatory damages listed in the special forms returned by the jury.

Hart v. Vermont Investment Ltd. Partnership, 667 A.2d 578 (1995)

Hart v. Vermont Investment Ltd. Partnership, 667 A.2d 578 (1995) DC municipal

...Each defendant filed a separate answer denying liability and counterclaimed for return of the security deposit.

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956)

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956) DC municipal

“The Lessee has this day deposited with the Lessor a check for Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.). The' proceeds of said check shall be security for the faithful performance of and compliance with all the terms, covenants and conditions of this...

Bedell v. Inver Housing, Inc., 506 A.2d 202 (1986)

Bedell v. Inver Housing, Inc., 506 A.2d 202 (1986) DC municipal

...Lastly, appellant sought abatement of a portion of the rent on the gallery, and return of his security deposit, and a rent payment for January 1979.