Deposit after the signed agreement

By Linda

I called the leasing agent to obtain the total move-in cost prior to signing the lease. The agent informed me that after providing requested information on settling a previous apartment issue on credit record they would waive the $250.00 deposit. I arrived with the pro-rated payment for first months rent and signed the paperwork. I initialed the appropriate parts,but did not sign the contract as he indicated the manager would need to sign before a copy could be given to me. I indicated my preference to wait until the manager signed before, I signed the contract. When I came into the office to sign,I was informed after reviewing my credit record they would need to have the $250.00 deposit. I reviewed with the agent that this was not the agreement at the time I initialed the rental agreement. I verbalized my desire to speak with the manager,however she was away from the office due to a death in her family. Later that week I received a note on my door indicating that perhaps I had forgottent to pay this deposit. I am not in agreement with adding this cost after getting me to initial the contract which does not state anywhere that I have to pay this deposit. After the fact they could request any amount and say it was based on my credit score. They had all necessary information prior to me coming into the office. If the agent needed his manager to concur with his decision then it would have been appropriate to say the deposit will be waived pending review by my manager. Then I could have either signed or told him I would wait until the manage reviewed the document prior to taking the apartment. I feel this is a misrepresentation and deceptive practice. I feel there is reason to sue this company and get back my move-in cost plus money to relocate to another apartment complex.

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