What can landlord do if I don pay last months rent?
If the landlord makes deductions from the deposit, you simply dispute the charges and demand the full return in writing. If the landlord does not comply, file in Small Claims. Actually, filing a case Small Claims court is relatively inexpensive and the loser pays the court cost. If the landlord cannot prove his case, you win. If the landlord can prove that you caused the damages, you lose. The landlord can file for an eviction if you fail to pay the last month’s rent. Of course, the entire process to the actual set out can take 30 days, but the housing court record is searchable just days after filing and remains in the database. Future landlords only care about the fact that you forced a landlord to take you to court for the rent. Read your lease. If you go the non-payment route, the landlord may be able to hold you liable for late fees, court fees and attorney fees if you fail to pay the rent (breach the lease) and force a court action. I’ve done it and since my lease allows for late
