It important both of you to understand is that ------- Properties represents the owners, while trying to suggest a resolution of your lease, not your separation agreement. Accept this as notice that you should each hire legal counsel for consultation and representation in this matter. I am not an Attorney and i do not wish to practice law.
Jon your collective security deposit under the lease is in jeopardy. It is a guarantee to the Owner of your specific performance of the terms of the lease. I believe the Owner now may have a potential claim to keep the security deposit against the damages charged to lease the property to Carissa or someone else. ------- Properties charges one month's rent as a leasing fee to our property management clients. Jon, you have the right to surrender your security deposit to the owner to settle your obligations to the Owners. The alternative is that you may be party named in a forcible, entry and detainer action with the possibility of collection of potential damages aka eviction.
Carissa, by your default, and continued requests for clarification, you have not responded to the opportunities presented to you, and you have now lost your "get out of this relationship quickly and for free opportunity". The simple english translation is usually the standard interpretation of all communication. Read it as if you were an 8th grader assuming no more and no less that the words themselves. Legal Consultation may be beneficial for your interpretation.
Carissa, your interpretation is very good. You both have the right to possess and to occupy the home until you mutually agree otherwise or until you default on the terms of your lease. I made a mistake in this mornings email. On behalf of the owner, he has offered to complete a new lease with Carissa subject to the surrender of your collective security deposit and with the payment of a full security deposit and one month's rent on or before February 1, 2015.
1. Jon from yesterday's email, i believe you have agreed to surrender possession of the home to Carissa? Jon are you willing to surrender your interest in the lease with Carissa and your claim to the security deposit to the Owner to terminate your leasehold responsibilities?
2. Carissa are you willing to surrender your interest in the lease with Jon and your claim to the security deposit to the owner to terminate your leasehold responsibilities?
3. Carissa contingent on Jon's agreement to #1 and your agreement to #2 the Owner has offered you a new lease starting February 1st with the payment of a security deposit and the first month's rent.
Time is of the Essence for you to act and to settle your leasehold interests and to avoid possible legal action. Please direct us how you wish to proceed.
Respectfully Yours;
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