Can You Make a Landlord Refund a Holding Fee
My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Pennsylvania
Hello!
I viewed an apartment and gave a check for $750.00 as a holding fee, which would then be transferred to a security deposit after signing the lease. A week later, I went to look at the apartment again to do some measuring and do a more thorough inspection of the apartment.
When checking out the cabinets in the kitchen, I found TWO mousetraps under the sink. I notified the landlord’s office to let then know about the traps, and that I would not feel comfortable living there. . I was told the traps were not put there by the landlord and that the previous tenant must have put them there as a precaution. (I've never heard of anyone setting traps as a precaution?? Traps are meant to "attract" mice. Why would you need them if there wasn't an issue??}
I was also informed that the holding fee was non-refundable, as mentioned in the Rental Agreement that I signed.
I realize they took the apartment off the market for 12 days, but I don’t believe that I should lose out on $750.00 since the apartment is not habitable.
Do I have any recourse?