Question: I fulfilled a 1 year lease agreement at an apartment and then continued to rent month to month. I did not give 30 days notice as stated in the lease agreement because I found a tenant to replace me and 2 days after I moved out they moved in. The landlord received another security deposit and 1st months rent from the new tenant. Under those circumstances, isn’t he still legally required to return my security deposit?

The Judge’s Answer: It depends on your lease. If you did not damage the premises, most likely your landlord will be required to return your security deposit.