Am I entitled to the return of my full security deposit?
Full Question:
We have to contest a claim made on our security deposit at the end of our lease, which we did not break but moved when the annual lease had ended. The landlord has claimed $150 for misc repairs he "states" he did, but has shown no receipts for prices nor proof that the work was completed, and it's very negligible if the problems were necessary beyond normal wear & tear - they are slumlords. We have 15 days to respond to them, and are unsure whether or not to get an attorney and what the next step is, and if they do or don't have to provide substantial proof of implied claims.
05/12/2007 |
Category: Landlord Ten... ยป Security Dep... |
State: Florida |
#4546
Answer:
For the amount involved it could be difficult to justify the expense of an attorney. You might respond and state the reasons why you feel the amount to be withheld is not proper or reasonable.