State of Vermont - I moved into an apartment and signed a year lease in March 2005. After the year was up, the landlord agreed to go month-to-month. Then, last year, he sold the building. The new landlord gave me a new lease (with a one year term) to sign effective October 2006. I never signed or returned the lease to him because I knew I wanted to buy a house and did not want to be bound by a lease when I found one. So...I just bought the house last week and sent the landlord a 30 day 'intent to vacate' notice (via certified mail so I know he received it). I paid full rent for the month of August even though I am moving out this weekend. My question is about the return of my security deposit---will I get it back? Also, is there a valid lease even though I never signed it?

