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Posted by Fred Lappert on January 11, 1998 at 10:05:28:

In Reply to: pet deposit posted by kathie on January 09, 1998 at 17:29:49:

: I looked at an upscale apt complex last week in Northwest Indiana . The rental agent explained the rent, charges, and security deposit in full. They require a $400 pet deposit plus $20 a month per pet. only $200 of the deposit is refundable when you move. It sounds like a charge to me. Is this common practice? Is it legal?

Don't know Indiana, but I've heard of the deposit and charge in other
areas. But a deposit is a deposit and should be fully returned unless
there's damage. It's a scam and you should complain to the local
Attorney General and consumer groups.

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: : I looked at an upscale apt complex last week in Northwest Indiana . The rental agent explained the rent, charges, and security deposit in full.  They require a $400 pet deposit plus $20 a month per pet. only $200 of the deposit is refundable when you move. It sounds like a charge to me. Is this common practice?  Is it legal?    

: Don't know Indiana, but I've heard of the deposit and charge in other
: areas. But a deposit is a deposit and should be fully returned unless
: there's damage. It's a scam and you should complain to the local
: Attorney General and consumer groups.


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