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I've lived in my apartment for 4 yrs and i'm now leaving but im having major issues with my landlord. i have been a good tenant and have always paid my rent on time.There are various repairs that the landlord has been informed of that have yet to be repaired, like for instance the broken door i have been living with since my apartment was robbed in june(9 months ago) and the large crack in my bedroom ceiling due to water damage from the old leaking roof.i'm afraid the landlord has no intention of giving me back my security deposit. when i told them i was leaving because i bought a house the response was "oh thats great because we have to get in there and fix some things anyway" They let me live in the place falling down around me but when i leave they are going to fix it? Iexplained to him needed the extra money for my settlement so i havent paid my last months rent yet (first time i've ever paid late)When i asked if they could use my security deposit which is the same amount as the rent they told me its stated in the lease that the security deposit is not to be assumed as the last months rent and that i would be charged a late fee.so i explained i will pay the rent with my next paycheck.He told me hes concerned i will skip out without paying him the last month.I feel i have to pay it to keep a clear concisous but i fear they will not return my money to me.There is no damage in my apartment aside from ordinary wear and tear. Im a single mother and i dont have money to just give away. I dont know what to do?Why are they so persistant about getting the last months rent if they have my security deposit and theres no major damage?
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