Comments on: Dude, Where’s My Security Deposit? http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html Renters guide to solving problems, saving money, and living better. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-2 Guest Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:54:25 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-2 My roomate left and dint give me any notice. He didnt even tell the landlady. I was screwed. 3 or 4 months after he left I mvoed out. I couldnt afford the rent. I felt like I was entitled to his deposit which he forfitted by leaving. to make a long story short shes been giving me shit, wasting my time and money to get her to sign an agreement which states she will only give me $350 of the $500 total deposit. We agreed on this in person and wouldnt sign it when i brought it back to her because she had a "headache." about 10 minutes ago her brother called me saying she was scared because i slammed the front gate and not to go back to her house. i just want to know if im legally entitled to that money? My roomate left and dint give me any notice. He didnt even tell the landlady. I was screwed. 3 or 4 months after he left I mvoed out. I couldnt afford the rent. I felt like I was entitled to his deposit which he forfitted by leaving. to make a long story short shes been giving me shit, wasting my time and money to get her to sign an agreement which states she will only give me $350 of the $500 total deposit. We agreed on this in person and wouldnt sign it when i brought it back to her because she had a “headache.” about 10 minutes ago her brother called me saying she was scared because i slammed the front gate and not to go back to her house. i just want to know if im legally entitled to that money?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-1 Guest Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:48:33 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-1 i lived in this apartment for 2 weeks they said they were mailing me my deposit back within a month its been 2 months now. i lived in this apartment for 2 weeks they said they were mailing me my deposit back within a month its been 2 months now.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-4 Guest Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:11:13 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-4 Same problem here in Duval county Fl. My landlord answered an email I sent him, with a short story of his financial problems with refinancing his many properties falling through. He said he has "nothing" right now. I sent a note back saying "nothing" was unacceptible... He's had over 4 months to return the deposit... No response, looks like small claims court~ Same problem here in Duval county Fl. My landlord answered an email I sent him, with a short story of his financial problems with refinancing his many properties falling through. He said he has “nothing” right now.
I sent a note back saying “nothing” was unacceptible…
He’s had over 4 months to return the deposit…
No response, looks like small claims court~

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-3 Guest Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:23:12 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-3 my landlord said he spent my security deposit for his own entertainment, can i sue, and is this theft. my landlord said he spent my security deposit for his own entertainment, can i sue, and is this theft.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-5 Guest Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:08:01 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-5 # Qualified lawyers in your area. # Verification that each lawyer is in good standing. # In-depth profiles of each lawyer. # Lawyers who promise respectful service Get Your Security Deposit Back Most states hold landlords to strict guidelines as to when and how to return security deposits. The general rule is that you are not responsible for normal wear and tear. If you cause damage by your unreasonable carelessness or deliberate misuse, however, you must pay for it. Landlords are typically required to return your security deposit, or give you an itemized accounting of the deductions from your security deposit, within 14 to 30 days after you move out. http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/31250834-6A2E-4970-9EDD4DAF221A0C7E/104/138/?kbid=%202139&img=120x60_rentalp.gif # Qualified lawyers in your area.
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Get Your Security Deposit Back

Most states hold landlords to strict guidelines as to when and how to return security deposits. The general rule is that you are not responsible for normal wear and tear. If you cause damage by your unreasonable carelessness or deliberate misuse, however, you must pay for it. Landlords are typically required to return your security deposit, or give you an itemized accounting of the deductions from your security deposit, within 14 to 30 days after you move out.

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]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-6 Guest Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:38:43 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-6 My roommate and I lived in an apartment for three consecutive years. We paid a non-refundable pet deposit of $200 as well as a security deposit of $40, which was to be held in a surety bond (state of FL). Sixty-five days after moving out we received a joint notice to my address (the same address I left as forwarding to the complex) that we owed $881.94 from an attorney hired by the apartment; this was the first notice of any kind received that there was an issue with the apartment and no detail describing what we are being charged for. I am aware that the apartment did not comply with FL statute 83.49(3) regarding notification to use our deposit and/or claim against our deposit. However, what are our rights with regard to the complex simply turning this over to an attorney without first alerting us (within a timely manner) that they believe there is some sort of damage to the apartment? BTW: the apartment was left clean and without damage. My roommate and I lived in an apartment for three consecutive years. We paid a non-refundable pet deposit of $200 as well as a security deposit of $40, which was to be held in a surety bond (state of FL). Sixty-five days after moving out we received a joint notice to my address (the same address I left as forwarding to the complex) that we owed $881.94 from an attorney hired by the apartment; this was the first notice of any kind received that there was an issue with the apartment and no detail describing what we are being charged for. I am aware that the apartment did not comply with FL statute 83.49(3) regarding notification to use our deposit and/or claim against our deposit. However, what are our rights with regard to the complex simply turning this over to an attorney without first alerting us (within a timely manner) that they believe there is some sort of damage to the apartment? BTW: the apartment was left clean and without damage.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-8 Guest Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:50:07 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-8 So, i have lived in my apt for 8 months, now i have moved, 300 dollars is gone from my security deposit to paint the apartment. They tell me that the walls were dirty and tar'y from me and me smoking, though i dont smoke. What do i do? i live in oregon and my manager says she doesnt have to provide me with pictures. Just because she says it needed paint does it? wouldnt this be considered normal wear and tear? if i sued could i get more back for the trouble i went through? So, i have lived in my apt for 8 months, now i have moved, 300 dollars is gone from my security deposit to paint the apartment. They tell me that the walls were dirty and tar’y from me and me smoking, though i dont smoke. What do i do? i live in oregon and my manager says she doesnt have to provide me with pictures. Just because she says it needed paint does it? wouldnt this be considered normal wear and tear? if i sued could i get more back for the trouble i went through?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-7 Guest Sat, 27 May 2006 15:59:50 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-7 I had planned to move into a house in the country. I put down a deposit of $950 (one months rent) Subsequently, I decided not to move in. The house has very old carpet that smells of cat urine. At first the owner was going to replace it, then he said he would not do that but have it professionally cleaned. The former tenant did not want to pay for that so she cleaned the place herself. I told the owner I did not want the house and he will not give me my deposit back. Do I deserve it and what should I do? Small claims? Isn't that deposit for damages? Please HELP Terry I had planned to move into a house in the country. I put down a deposit of $950 (one months rent) Subsequently, I decided not to move in. The house has very old carpet that smells of cat urine. At first the owner was going to replace it, then he said he would not do that but have it professionally cleaned. The former tenant did not want to pay for that so she cleaned the place herself. I told the owner I did not want the house and he will not give me my deposit back.

Do I deserve it and what should I do? Small claims? Isn’t that deposit for damages?

Please HELP

Terry

]]> By: Anonymous http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-9 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:33:25 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security-deposit-day1.html#comment-9 About #2 in the list, "Lots of Pictures," [in the article "Dude, Where's My Security Deposit?"]: Digital pictures are sometimes not usable for legal disputes, due to the ease of changing the image after the fact. If you want a record that may have to go to court, go with regular film, even if it's a disposable camera. About #2 in the list, “Lots of Pictures,” [in the article "Dude, Where's My Security Deposit?"]:

Digital pictures are sometimes not usable for legal disputes, due to the ease of changing the image after the fact. If you want a record that may have to go to court, go with regular film, even if it’s a disposable camera.

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