Comments on: Get Your Security Deposit Back When Moving Out http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html Renters guide to solving problems, saving money, and living better. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:02:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Presam http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-11621 Presam Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:55:32 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-11621 Hi, I Took an apartment for rent in the month of october 2008 from a owner who was a nice person, who duly conducted all legal documentation and we got a Rental Lease Deed signed. This apartment was provided by a reputed Bangalore based Real Estate Agent. During my stay the Real Estate agent bought the property and changed the Name Plate outside the house to her name and also started collecting the Rent. In May 2009, I gave the owner a verbal notice that I will vacate the flat in 1 months time and then finally shifted out on 27th June 2009. Just before I left the house, the owner got a new agreement signed stating that she would require this for to present to some company who is willing to take the house on rent. However, she has not given a copy of the registered agreement yet. At the time of leaving the house, I handed over the Keys and in return she gave a cheque towards refund of House Security deposit dated 17th Jul 2009. The owner also requested not to present the cheque, till she confirms. Each time we approached to get a date for cheque submission she kept making excuses. Finally to avoid lapse of Cheque Validation we deposited the cheque to My Bank. The cheque went for collection to Drawers Bank and got dishonored. As per Banking Policy the Returned cheque was couriered to my Correspondence address. Unfortunately the cheque got lost by my company after recieving it at Mail Room. During this, I had no communication from any of the Banks on the cheque status. During August assuming that the cheque has not been paid, we started to follow-up with the owner and she started making acquisitions and expressed intentions of Not Making the Payment. We approached the bank for the returned cheque and then we realised the cheque was lost. After talking to Bank Manager they confirmed that when they sent the cheque for clearance on 30th Jul 2009, the drawers bank confirmed that there was a STOP CHEQUE instruction on the cheque. I have requested the bank to give in writing why the cheque was not cleared. Now the owner does not want to pay back the deposit and she has also put a STOP PAYMENT on CHEQUE. Please advice how can I recover my money and suggest me some association or entity which can help an outsider recover money from a House Owner, who is also a Real Estate Agent. Hi, I Took an apartment for rent in the month of october 2008 from a owner who was a nice person, who duly conducted all legal documentation and we got a Rental Lease Deed signed. This apartment was provided by a reputed Bangalore based Real Estate Agent. During my stay the Real Estate agent bought the property and changed the Name Plate outside the house to her name and also started collecting the Rent. In May 2009, I gave the owner a verbal notice that I will vacate the flat in 1 months time and then finally shifted out on 27th June 2009. Just before I left the house, the owner got a new agreement signed stating that she would require this for to present to some company who is willing to take the house on rent. However, she has not given a copy of the registered agreement yet. At the time of leaving the house, I handed over the Keys and in return she gave a cheque towards refund of House Security deposit dated 17th Jul 2009. The owner also requested not to present the cheque, till she confirms.

Each time we approached to get a date for cheque submission she kept making excuses. Finally to avoid lapse of Cheque Validation we deposited the cheque to My Bank. The cheque went for collection to Drawers Bank and got dishonored. As per Banking Policy the Returned cheque was couriered to my Correspondence address. Unfortunately the cheque got lost by my company after recieving it at Mail Room. During this, I had no communication from any of the Banks on the cheque status.

During August assuming that the cheque has not been paid, we started to follow-up with the owner and she started making acquisitions and expressed intentions of Not Making the Payment. We approached the bank for the returned cheque and then we realised the cheque was lost. After talking to Bank Manager they confirmed that when they sent the cheque for clearance on 30th Jul 2009, the drawers bank confirmed that there was a STOP CHEQUE instruction on the cheque.

I have requested the bank to give in writing why the cheque was not cleared. Now the owner does not want to pay back the deposit and she has also put a STOP PAYMENT on CHEQUE. Please advice how can I recover my money and suggest me some association or entity which can help an outsider recover money from a House Owner, who is also a Real Estate Agent.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10605 Anonymous Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:45:45 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10605 I moved out the apartment which I had lived for last five years. after all cleanning was done, I returned all the keys on last day, on June 30, 2009, I told office women that if they find damages for deduction from my security deposit then in advance they need to let me to see it and agree on it. They haven't contact me, and this morning they told me that they took $565.oo for dirty wall with few pencil marks. For 4 family members living in five years, I think getting dirty wall with some marks is normal. Is it the case I have to pay for? Who decide for the amount for fixing? Can they make decision by themselves even though I ask for walk through together? I'll appreciate if someone answer my questions. I moved out the apartment which I had lived for last five years. after all cleanning was done, I returned all the keys on last day, on June 30, 2009, I told office women that if they find damages for deduction from my security deposit then in advance they need to let me to see it and agree on it.
They haven’t contact me, and this morning they told me that they took $565.oo for dirty wall with few pencil marks.

For 4 family members living in five years, I think getting dirty wall with some marks is normal.

Is it the case I have to pay for?
Who decide for the amount for fixing?
Can they make decision by themselves even though I ask for walk through together?

I’ll appreciate if someone answer my questions.

]]> By: m rhodesw http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10037 m rhodesw Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:51:33 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10037 i put down deposit on an apartment and was told that if i changed my mind i could get my deposit back. i also asked them not to deposit the check yet and was told that they would hold it until i called them. i have not seen the apartment and would have liked to have seen what i would be renting but have not yet seen the actual apartment. i changed my mind about renting the apartment but the management says that i cannot have my deposit back as i have already been approved and that the check has been cashed. the check has not gone thru yet...can i put a stop payment on the check or can they take legal action if i do? anyone know the answer to this?? i put down deposit on an apartment and was told that if i changed my mind i could get my deposit back. i also asked them not to deposit the check yet and was told that they would hold it until i called them. i have not seen the apartment and would have liked to have seen what i would be renting but have not yet seen the actual apartment. i changed my mind about renting the apartment but the management says that i cannot have my deposit back as i have already been approved and that the check has been cashed. the check has not gone thru yet…can i put a stop payment on the check or can they take legal action if i do? anyone know the answer to this??

]]> By: Sandra White http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10012 Sandra White Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:54:34 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10012 Thank you very much for your information, it was very helpful. I will be moving in July, I was in the city for 17 years, moved here July of 2008. The landlord had promised to paint, and put new carports in the room. The day that he were due to get the rest of the deposit money/give us the key, we came in and he had'nt done anything as far as painting, repairing, and putting different carpets down. He took $800.00 from my daughter and I, we came in the apartment and he had"nt done anything. So, when my lease is up in July, I will be moving. Thank you very much for your information, it was very helpful. I will be moving in July, I was in the city for 17 years, moved here July of 2008. The landlord had promised to paint, and put new carports in the room. The day that he were due to get the rest of the deposit money/give us the key, we came in and he had’nt done anything as far as painting, repairing, and putting different carpets down. He took $800.00 from my daughter and I, we came in the apartment and he had”nt done anything. So, when my lease is up in July, I will be moving.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10008 Anonymous Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:27:31 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-10008 EVERY RENTER HERE NEEDS TO TAKE REPONSIBILTY FOR THERE RENTAL! Damage to another persons property if not paid for to repair is a crime. So pay for the repairs and THANK your landlord for providing you with a nice place to live! EVERY RENTER HERE NEEDS TO TAKE REPONSIBILTY FOR THERE RENTAL! Damage to another persons property if not paid for to repair is a crime. So pay for the repairs and THANK your landlord for providing you with a nice place to live!

]]> By: LA http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-9852 LA Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:57:21 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-9852 I am trying to move into an apartment for a month in LA, I found the perfect place...the person is asking for a 1K or less deposit...will I get that back? I am trying to move into an apartment for a month in LA, I found the perfect place…the person is asking for a 1K or less deposit…will I get that back?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3387 Guest Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:45:19 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3387 I am moving out of an apartment that I lived in for 3yrs and 6 months. Can the leasing office charge me for cleaning the carpet and painting the walls etc? Surely there must be something in place that says that carpets get dirty in 3 yrs and will need to be cleaned regardless of stains etc? And painting would be required as part of maintenance of the building? We live in California I am moving out of an apartment that I lived in for 3yrs and 6 months. Can the leasing office charge me for cleaning the carpet and painting the walls etc? Surely there must be something in place that says that carpets get dirty in 3 yrs and will need to be cleaned regardless of stains etc? And painting would be required as part of maintenance of the building? We live in California

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3390 Guest Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:44:29 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3390 I am moving out of an apartment that I lived in for 3yrs and 6 months. Can the leasing office charge me for cleaning the carpet and painting the walls etc? Surely there must be something in place that says that carpets get dirty in 3 yrs and will need to be cleaned regardless of stains etc? And painting would be required as part of maintenance of the building? We live in California I am moving out of an apartment that I lived in for 3yrs and 6 months. Can the leasing office charge me for cleaning the carpet and painting the walls etc? Surely there must be something in place that says that carpets get dirty in 3 yrs and will need to be cleaned regardless of stains etc? And painting would be required as part of maintenance of the building? We live in California

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3389 Guest Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:12:49 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3389 Hi im renting an apartment, the two people i shared with have moved out and will not be getting their deposit back. The landlord has told me that i now have to move out aswell and will not receive my deposit back even though i have only three months left on the lease. Is this allowed ? He also offered me a room in another apartment with two other people. I like where i am at the moment and would like to stay here. Do i have any rights? Hi im renting an apartment, the two people i shared with have moved out and will not be getting their deposit back. The landlord has told me that i now have to move out aswell and will not receive my deposit back even though i have only three months left on the lease. Is this allowed ? He also offered me a room in another apartment with two other people. I like where i am at the moment and would like to stay here. Do i have any rights?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3388 Guest Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:53:26 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3388 its a free country...say what you want where you want. its a free country…say what you want where you want.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3393 Guest Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:39:17 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3393 I moved in to this house in CT in september of 08'. I am subletting my room in December and had a verbal agreement with my landlord to do so. I found someone to sublet my space for the remaining time of the lease, and they are paying first, last and a security deposit. My landlord not only feels entitled to her sec deposit, but is also keeping my deposit of $600 for "legal fees" and a "background check," which I feel is garbage. He fails to provide me with receipts for these "fees" that he is deducting from my deposit and has ended all contact with me two weeks prior to me leaving the state. Is he allowed to keep my security deposit if I am subletting and found someone to sublet who is paying him a security deposit? I moved in to this house in CT in september of 08′. I am subletting my room in December and had a verbal agreement with my landlord to do so. I found someone to sublet my space for the remaining time of the lease, and they are paying first, last and a security deposit. My landlord not only feels entitled to her sec deposit, but is also keeping my deposit of $600 for “legal fees” and a “background check,” which I feel is garbage. He fails to provide me with receipts for these “fees” that he is deducting from my deposit and has ended all contact with me two weeks prior to me leaving the state. Is he allowed to keep my security deposit if I am subletting and found someone to sublet who is paying him a security deposit?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3392 Guest Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:46:19 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3392 i had a month to month lease we paid it the begining of the month (1st) me n my roommate didnt pay we advised thelandlord we would n ask ifthere was any late feesshe said no cuz its near chirstmas so we went to take her the money to her house on the (8th) but than realized before we give her the rent money she wanted to vacate us by the (10th) so we told her we rather move out on the (10th) the lease say to give a 30 day notice but since she vacted us r we still breaking the lease plus wut happens to our deposit we also still have a tv in there n one couch wut will happen i had a month to month lease we paid it the begining of the month (1st) me n my roommate didnt pay we advised thelandlord we would n ask ifthere was any late feesshe said no cuz its near chirstmas so we went to take her the money to her house on the (8th) but than realized before we give her the rent money she wanted to vacate us by the (10th) so we told her we rather move out on the (10th) the lease say to give a 30 day notice but since she vacted us r we still breaking the lease plus wut happens to our deposit we also still have a tv in there n one couch wut will happen

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3391 Guest Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:32:33 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3391 My Landlord has added surcharges to the fees for the "damages" done to the apartment. These surcharges were imbedded into the cost of the "damages" such as general cleaning and repair when I moved out so I was only made aware of the surcharges after I asked to see a copy of the receipts. That is when they explained that they included surcharges to the costs incurred to them for the cleaning. When I asked them what the surcharges were for they said it was for the labor of the people who inspected the apartments. But these people are part of their staff, is this legal? My Landlord has added surcharges to the fees for the “damages” done to the apartment. These surcharges were imbedded into the cost of the “damages” such as general cleaning and repair when I moved out so I was only made aware of the surcharges after I asked to see a copy of the receipts. That is when they explained that they included surcharges to the costs incurred to them for the cleaning. When I asked them what the surcharges were for they said it was for the labor of the people who inspected the apartments. But these people are part of their staff, is this legal?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3394 Guest Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:25:34 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3394 we moved out our apartment over a year ago. the first year we had a lease after that first year, it was a month-to-month basis. we gave him the first and last months rent plus a deposit. he refused to give it to us back when we movied out. we have been fight this for a year and now were going before a judge. any suggestions? we moved out our apartment over a year ago. the first year we had a lease after that first year, it was a month-to-month basis. we gave him the first and last months rent plus a deposit. he refused to give it to us back when we movied out. we have been fight this for a year and now were going before a judge. any suggestions?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3395 Guest Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:00:45 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3395 I recently received legal papers initiated by my landlord for an Eviction;however,since I was already in process of moving to another apartment i wasn't worried. After being served, I appeared on court date specified-Landlord was a No Show-case was then Post Poned and new date to appear was provided.Again I appeared, Landlord a No Show - My case was then DISMISSED!!iN ADDITION TO THE EVICTION MY LANDLORD WAS CLAIMING THAT I WAS BEHIND 3 MONTHS($850)AND TRYING TO COLLECT ON THIS. Question: I reside in NJ and would like to know if I were to sue my Landlord for my security deposit($1,200) can she reopen the discussion about my supposedly owing her 3 months rent after she failed to appear both times on this very matter plus the eviction? What would the possibility of the judge listening to her claim?Or does the judge just want to here matters related to the security deposit such as damages to apartment? Please e-mail response to: secur1ty1sk1@optonline.net, Att: Tony Thank You I recently received legal papers initiated by my landlord for an Eviction;however,since I was already in process of moving to another apartment i wasn’t worried. After being served, I appeared on court date specified-Landlord was a No Show-case was then Post Poned and new date to appear was provided.Again I appeared, Landlord a No Show - My case was then DISMISSED!!iN ADDITION TO THE EVICTION MY LANDLORD WAS CLAIMING THAT I WAS BEHIND 3 MONTHS($850)AND TRYING TO COLLECT ON THIS.

Question: I reside in NJ and would like to know if I were to sue my Landlord for my security deposit($1,200) can she reopen the discussion about my supposedly owing her 3 months rent after she failed to appear both times on this very matter plus the eviction? What would the possibility of the judge listening to her claim?Or does the judge just want to here matters related to the security deposit such as damages to apartment?

Please e-mail response to: secur1ty1sk1@optonline.net, Att: Tony

Thank You

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3397 Guest Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:40:44 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3397 I rented a room from a freak in DC and now she won't give me back my security deposit. I have been out for three weeks now and she is making things up about the damage I caused. Said I got colored shampoo on her cheap bathroom rug and I rubbed a spot on her antique headboard leaning against it! I will take her to court- but can I advertise on CL about her and make sure noone else rents from her. I rented a room from a freak in DC and now she won’t give me back my security deposit. I have been out for three weeks now and she is making things up about the damage I caused. Said I got colored shampoo on her cheap bathroom rug and I rubbed a spot on her antique headboard leaning against it!

I will take her to court- but can I advertise on CL about her and make sure noone else rents from her.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3396 Guest Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:36:31 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3396 I was planning on moving into a rental house. They required me to pay $600 to hold the property..that was 4 days ago. I had a family emergency come up and now I can't move in *In a month*. I emailed the lady that I signed a lease with and she said...sorry to inform you.. but your deposit is nonrefundable. Well, It clearly says on the lease that it is a security deposit and they will give it back to me except for the "painting fee" they will take out. I havent even moved in yet!?? Can they take that money from me??? I wrote a check to them.. but I have no money in the bank. Is this legal??? I was planning on moving into a rental house. They required me to pay $600 to hold the property..that was 4 days ago. I had a family emergency come up and now I can’t move in *In a month*. I emailed the lady that I signed a lease with and she said…sorry to inform you.. but your deposit is nonrefundable. Well, It clearly says on the lease that it is a security deposit and they will give it back to me except for the “painting fee” they will take out. I havent even moved in yet!?? Can they take that money from me??? I wrote a check to them.. but I have no money in the bank. Is this legal???

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3399 Guest Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:50:21 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3399 I moved out of an apartment that I leased for 2 years signing 2 separate lease agreements. This is in the state of Florida and I received my notice of claim of deposit from my landlord. Amoung the charges were 3 late charges that occured during the first lease and 1 during the second lease. I never had a late payment and never received not one notice from them that it had been late. Now they are charging me 115.00 for each incident, totalling 345.00 for late fees. Can they do this when it wasn't late? I moved out of an apartment that I leased for 2 years signing 2 separate lease agreements. This is in the state of Florida and I received my notice of claim of deposit from my landlord. Amoung the charges were 3 late charges that occured during the first lease and 1 during the second lease. I never had a late payment and never received not one notice from them that it had been late. Now they are charging me 115.00 for each incident, totalling 345.00 for late fees. Can they do this when it wasn’t late?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3398 Guest Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:31:59 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3398 I paid a $600 deposit three years ago, and I will be moving soon. Here is my worry: the floors look like hardwood, but they are really just some kind of plastic. My living room furniture scratched the floors up pretty badly. I never did anything unusual or destructive to the floors. The furniture legs simply scratched it up. Will this be an expensive repair? Will it cost more than the $600? There is no other damage in my apartment. Thanks I paid a $600 deposit three years ago, and I will be moving soon. Here is my worry: the floors look like hardwood, but they are really just some kind of plastic. My living room furniture scratched the floors up pretty badly. I never did anything unusual or destructive to the floors. The furniture legs simply scratched it up.

Will this be an expensive repair? Will it cost more than the $600? There is no other damage in my apartment.

Thanks

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3400 Guest Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:55:54 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3400 Hello, I am not sure where you live, but I live in California and I looked up the California Department of Consumer Affairs-California Tenants. You could do the same, just replace in the info above with whatever state you live in. They give info on what your rights are as far as refunds of your security deposit. Hope this helps :) Hello, I am not sure where you live, but I live in California and I looked up the California Department of Consumer Affairs-California Tenants. You could do the same, just replace in the info above with whatever state you live in. They give info on what your rights are as far as refunds of your security deposit. Hope this helps :)

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3401 Guest Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:57:02 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3401 I moved into a flat and paid 300 deposit, and had 5 pounds taken of me a week for heating. When I first moved in, the heating was on once a day for the first week. After that It was never on, infact the landlord got an extension and cut off the pipes to our heating in the process. I had to use my electric fire, increasing my electricity costs and the place was still cold and damp, like living in a barn. When mopving out and cleaning up, everything was wrecked because of the damp conditions, Blue mold on the carpet, walls and all my furniture. Surely this was there fault?? In general, the place was very damp, and that is at their own cost?? They don't seem to realise that if the put extra insulation in, it wouldn't be that bad. Anyway, the are taking 100 pound of me for a stain in the carpet, and I need some advice. They actually owe me 130 pounds that I paid for heating I was not getting!!! So angry!! HELP.... I moved into a flat and paid 300 deposit, and had 5 pounds taken of me a week for heating. When I first moved in, the heating was on once a day for the first week. After that It was never on, infact the landlord got an extension and cut off the pipes to our heating in the process. I had to use my electric fire, increasing my electricity costs and the place was still cold and damp, like living in a barn. When mopving out and cleaning up, everything was wrecked because of the damp conditions, Blue mold on the carpet, walls and all my furniture. Surely this was there fault?? In general, the place was very damp, and that is at their own cost?? They don’t seem to realise that if the put extra insulation in, it wouldn’t be that bad. Anyway, the are taking 100 pound of me for a stain in the carpet, and I need some advice. They actually owe me 130 pounds that I paid for heating I was not getting!!! So angry!! HELP….

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3402 Guest Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:03:32 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3402 Yes Yes

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3404 Guest Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:28:37 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3404 My roommates and I moved out of our house last year and the landlord waited too long to return our deposit (both longer than what his own lease stated and what the state required). When he did finally return it, he took 3/4 of it and the only two things itemized on it were "cleaning and windows". All we did was write him a letter stating that this was unnacceptable and that he violated the law (very professional business letter). We stated that unless he returned the FULL deposit, we would be pursuing legal action where we could redeem up to 3x the deposit amount (california). A week later we got a check in the mail... My roommates and I moved out of our house last year and the landlord waited too long to return our deposit (both longer than what his own lease stated and what the state required). When he did finally return it, he took 3/4 of it and the only two things itemized on it were “cleaning and windows”. All we did was write him a letter stating that this was unnacceptable and that he violated the law (very professional business letter). We stated that unless he returned the FULL deposit, we would be pursuing legal action where we could redeem up to 3x the deposit amount (california). A week later we got a check in the mail…

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3403 Guest Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:56:59 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3403 We're still waiting for our security deposit. It's been 30 days and we keep calling them and they never answer or call us back. We have an interesting situation. We lived in this place for a year. $600 a month and a $900 deposit on a 300 sq ft hole in the wall that was actually sectioned off from a house and made into two apts. The place is a slum. It's infested with black mold. I don't know if it's "the black mold" but whatever it is, it's disgusting, it ruined a lot of our stuff we kept in the closet, gave us allergies, and made us really sick a couple of times. The thing is, we signed a no pet agreement because it was an extra $400 that we just couldn't spare. We got a puppy after a couple of months anyway and just kept her a secret. Well, we moved out and had the carpet professionally cleaned, but they said the place smelled like dog and that they were going to have to replace the carpet. We were told before we moved in by the secretary that they were planning on replacing the carpet anyway.They're just trying to do it on our dime! They were very difficult to contact but they did say over the phone that they were getting quotes for the carpet. We never admitted to having an animal. Can we still get our whole deposit back because they took too long to send us a letter or are we going to get ourselves in over our heads trying to fight them? We’re still waiting for our security deposit. It’s been 30 days and we keep calling them and they never answer or call us back. We have an interesting situation. We lived in this place for a year. $600 a month and a $900 deposit on a 300 sq ft hole in the wall that was actually sectioned off from a house and made into two apts. The place is a slum. It’s infested with black mold. I don’t know if it’s “the black mold” but whatever it is, it’s disgusting, it ruined a lot of our stuff we kept in the closet, gave us allergies, and made us really sick a couple of times. The thing is, we signed a no pet agreement because it was an extra $400 that we just couldn’t spare. We got a puppy after a couple of months anyway and just kept her a secret. Well, we moved out and had the carpet professionally cleaned, but they said the place smelled like dog and that they were going to have to replace the carpet. We were told before we moved in by the secretary that they were planning on replacing the carpet anyway.They’re just trying to do it on our dime! They were very difficult to contact but they did say over the phone that they were getting quotes for the carpet. We never admitted to having an animal. Can we still get our whole deposit back because they took too long to send us a letter or are we going to get ourselves in over our heads trying to fight them?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3406 Guest Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:00:45 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/security_deposit_back.html#comment-3406 I have moved out of a house i was renting. The landlords letting agent has sent me a letter saying that our cats left fleas in the house and that the council had fumigated it a few times for free but advised the removal of the carpets. They are wanting to use our deposit to pay for the new carpets. I have been in touch with the pest control man and he told me that not at any time did he advise that the carpets be replaced. He advised them that they are treatable and not to hoover for one week. I have his contact number and name and can prove he did not say they need to be removed. We are a clean living family and do treat our pets for fleas and such. Although as the pest control officer said that there had been a huge problem in the area of the house this year. can any one give me some advice. We are waiting on the security deposit pack coming so we can have our say thanks lee hickson I have moved out of a house i was renting. The landlords letting agent has sent me a letter saying that our cats left fleas in the house and that the council had fumigated it a few times for free but advised the removal of the carpets. They are wanting to use our deposit to pay for the new carpets. I have been in touch with the pest control man and he told me that not at any time did he advise that the carpets be replaced. He advised them that they are treatable and not to hoover for one week. I have his contact number and name and can prove he did not say they need to be removed. We are a clean living family and do treat our pets for fleas and such. Although as the pest control officer said that there had been a huge problem in the area of the house this year.
can any one give me some advice. We are waiting on the security deposit pack coming so we can have our say
thanks lee hickson

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