My husband and I lived in a apartment in Southern California for a year and we moved out, and the apartment was very clean no damage. We moved to Arizona, and gave them our forwarding address. They told us the day of the inspection that we should be recieving our full deposit. In the state of California they have 21 days to give us our full deposit or what they took out of it. We recieved nothing. I have been calling them, and gave them two numbers they can reach me at, they never call me back. It's been over 21 days, nothing. I contacted Tentants Legal Center and they told me to sue them, I don't know how much to sue them for considering the cost to fly out back to California, getting a lawyer, etc... I need some help.
2007-09-12 11:09:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I called Tentants Legal Center they told me I would have to fly out to California for a small claims court.... How do I go about these legal papers? I already contacted the BBB but they told me to call the Tentants Legal Center.
2007-09-12 11:22:12 · update #1
Instead of starting with a full blown suit, you can save yourself some hassles. First, it is likely that this could be handled in small claims court. Saves you on lawyers and such. Additionally, many people respond when the legal papers arrive. However you should start with a letter (no phone calls, everything in writing). In the letter explain that you are owed the deposit refund and that the 21 days they had to send it to you has elapsed. Include a mailing address where they can contact you. In the letter give them a time frame (15 - 20 days) to pay. Tell them that if they fail to pay by this date you will file suit.
2007-09-12 11:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the documentation, then the proof is there. The law is on your side. nuff said.
2007-09-12 11:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by wallinia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋