http://www.trulia.com/voices/Rental_Basics/Refunding_a_deposit-78358am evicting a tenant, he states the I owe him a deposit. If the contract is not valid do I still have to honor it and refund the deposit?en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Santa_Fe_County_NM-936175/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Santa_Fe_County_NM-936175/The security deposit is generally for damages only related to the physical condition of the property. In NM, you most likely will have to refund him his security deposit and seek a judgement from Muncipal Court for the back rent. Not the answer you want to hear but that is the scoop.Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:48:32 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Dallas_TX-123371/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Dallas_TX-123371/How could a contract not be valid if signed by tenant and property owner? If you are evicting a tenant you need deposit in order pay for rent not paid. Not enough info determine if the deposit is refunded if you dont have a contract.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:49:43 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Venice_FL-133970/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Venice_FL-133970/Norma, This is a question best referred to an attorney for their intrepitation. Good luckThu, 08 Jan 2009 10:38:00 -0800