how do u get a deposit back from a landlord?? (their very unprofessional; kinda like a "mom & popps" landlord) do they mail it to you after you move out? are u supposed to bring up getting it back?
how does this actually work???
2007-06-26 09:32:08 · 5 answers · asked by auntjenny03 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
i haven't done a walk thru... i was thinking about that but didnt know of all landlords do them
2007-06-26 09:44:34 · update #1
The landlord has 30 days to give you back your deposit minus any damage. If they deducted damages they must send you a receipt for what it was. If they do not do this you can take them to small claims court. Always do a walkthrough before you move in and after. If there was anything that was damaged when you moved in & you signed the lease they could charge you for that.
2007-06-26 09:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Cheyenne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the time frame for return of deposit (or statement of charges against same, or both) varies from state to state. Some are as short as two weeks, and others a month, or even longer.
That being said, do a walk through with them. If they are unprofessional, they probably don't have a 'check in/check out' system of any type. In the absense of that, make sure you grab a digital camera and start taking DATED photographs of the condition of the apartment when you left it. Should a dispute come up down the road, you have photographic evidence handy.
2007-06-26 17:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My deposits have always been given to me after doing a walk through with the landlord. I have always recieved a check at the time I moved out.
2007-06-26 16:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not written in your lease (if you even have one), and it states 'refundable', then you might only get it if the landlords feel you should have it.
2007-06-26 16:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by bethanne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you do a walk thru with them and get a check list or anything they planned on taking out for? example, carpet cleaner.
i know one thing for sure, if you dont not tell them you want your money back, you wont get it. and if you dont do a walk thru with them, you may have a big hassle.
2007-06-26 16:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by ktlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋