New landlord wants security deposit

[wllmcase]

Two years ago we moved into a rental house. We signed a two year lease and paid the security deposit like we were supposed to. The landlord at the time did not inform us that she was in a legal battle with her brother for ownership of the property. After a year we were informed by the landlord's brother that he now had legal custody of the property. He informed us that he was raising the rent and he wants a security deposit as well. My question is do I legally have to pay another deposit? He made me sign a new lease even though the old lease had time left on it.

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

The security deposit "rolls over" to the new owner. Brother can get it from his sister.

How did he "make" you sign a new lease? Your old lease would have remained in effect until it naturally expired.

Gail

 

[wllmcase]

He told us that if we wanted to stay we had to sign a new lease. He is a lawyer and is very intimidating. I thought we had no choice.

 

[mightymoose]

Never sign anything unless you agree with it.