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We moved out a while ago. We were told we we get out deposit within 30days. Almost two months later we still dont have it. We have called about 4-5 times in one week. He says he will call us back and never does. There is no reason we should not get all our money back. What should be the next step in getting our deposit back since calling does no good?

2007-01-08 07:28:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Renting & Real Estate

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Research the laws in your state. Most states require the deposit returned within 3-4 weeks. If not, you must be supplied, in writing, with the reasons for not getting it back, like an itemized list of repairs and damages that had to be fixed.

Without that, the landlord probably now has to pay you 2-3 times your deposit back. Every state varies, again, so make sure you know how much you can sue for. Which is the max penalty by law (2-3 times your deposit) PLUS your court filing fees.

Find the laws for your state. They're not hard to locate online. Send a certified letter with return receipt from your local post office, clearly outlining the statutes the landlord is in violation of, and your intent to file suit if you are not paid with a reasonable time (10-14 days after receipt of your letter) for the full extent of your legal rights. Showing the landlord that you know your legal rights, by stating the statutes in question, should prompt him to pay quickly. If not, sue his a@# in small claims/concilation court.

2007-01-08 07:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Write him a letter, send it certified with 'Return Receipt Requested' so you have evidence that it was sent and received by the landlord/leasing agent. Detail why you are writing, attempts made, and state that if you don't not get satisfaction, you will resort to alternative measures. Be sure not to say that you'll sue because you would be considered threatening him.

If there is still no response and no deposit, (and the amount is under $1,500.00) be prepared to file a suit against the landlord in small claims court for the amount of the deposit you are entitled to receive.

Also, you may not be entitled to the entire deposit...unless you shampooed carpets, patched and repainted walls, and washed and wax the floors, thoroughly cleaned appliances and fixtures. Even if you did an outstanding absolutely thorough job, unless you lived there for 6 months or less, most landlords will retain a small percentage towards making cleaning, etc. the rental property.


Good Luck!

2007-01-08 07:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Survivors Ready? 5 · 0 0

In Colorado, by law, the landlord must return the full deposit within 30 days (60 days if it's in the original lease). They can return less than that with a detailed, written explanation, but they must do this within the time period above.

If the landlord does not do this, you give them notice via certified mail that you're demanding your deposit returned. Then you go to small claims court. In this state, if the landlord does not return your money, and does not give good reasons why he/she didn't return the money, the tenant may be entitled to up to 3 times the amount of the security deposit as damages.

Good luck!

2007-01-08 08:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by trblmkr30 4 · 0 0

Small Claims is the only undertaking you're able to do! photographs are the only undertaking that can assist you to as long as you have photographs of the situation of the homestead once you left. in the adventure that your lawyer isn't unfastened then pursuing this remember would be for not something. you will desire to ask your self whether the time and power is properly worth 4 hundred$. With formerly and AFTER photographs you have a stable case in courtroom. with out the AFTER photographs, you will desire to circulate on and get revenge in a extra immature way. I used to redecorate evictions and condo sources. i understand what your dealing with. in simple terms determine you have formerly AND AFTER photographs. Any money you dumped into paint and different issues would be lost.

2016-10-30 08:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by nocera 4 · 0 0

If it's not too far away, make a visit in person. Try and get him to give written cofirmation that he will give your deposit back. If he doesn't do anything, and you have the written proof, take him to small claims court.

2007-01-08 07:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by wax 3 · 0 0

Write a letter requesting the deposit and send it certified mail with return receipt. This is your proof you notified him.

If that doesn't work, file in small claims court...you don't need a lawyer or anything.

2007-01-08 07:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 2 0

go to court! the judge will order the landlord to pay you your deposit. but if you left the house with damages then you might not get anything at all.

2007-01-08 07:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by alive4mine 2 · 0 0

Try Small Claims Court.

2007-01-08 07:33:02 · answer #8 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0 0

go pay him avisit and ask him for it-stay there until he gives it to you. if he/she tells you they need to go to the bank then say c'mon I will take you now. if continues with an excuse tell him he/she will hear from your lawyer; you might be surprised just how all of a sudden he has your deposit;if not, Find yourself an attorney and let the atty. handle it.

2007-01-08 07:39:30 · answer #9 · answered by nickle 5 · 0 0

take him to court. i did the same with my landlord. he ended having to pay me interest on the time i waited. do u have pics to proove u left the same. did u leave on good terms. if so the court will be on ur side

2007-01-08 07:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by Amber P 2 · 0 0

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