Comments on: Whom should I ask for security deposit refund?

By: Blair

Blair — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:25:54 +0000

I was just looking around this site, and noticed that your deposit problems seems to be a common complaint handled by the RPA. Have you thought about filing a complaint? You would think that filing a complaint would make things happen. Wouldn’t the RPA know the best way to help you? Just a thought, sorry wish I had real advice, but if it were me I would see if they can help.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:44:57 +0000

GET EVEN!!! I WOULD IMMEDIATELY LEAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK FOR YOUR LANDLORD. YOU CAN PULL THEIR REPORT THROUGH THIS SITE, THEN LEAVE YOUR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK BY CLICKING ON THE “ADD COMMENTS” SECTION. IF YOUR LANDLORD IS MAKING A BIG DEAL OVER A DEPOSIT, YOU SHOULD MAKE A BIG DEAL ABOUT HOW AWFUL YOU HAVE BEEN TREATED. I ALWAYS CHECK THE LANDLORD RISK REPORT… IF I SEE IT’S BAD, I FIND A DIFFERENT RENTAL… ITS NOT WORTH IT!!! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO YOUR LANDLORD IS, THAT WAY I NEVER RENT FROM THEM.. GOOD LUCK! ITS PAYBACK TIME!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:12:55 +0000

Hello Kenneth! Why even mess with your landlord?! The law requires landlords to return deposits within a certain time-frame… varies per state. But most require deposits to be returned within a couple weeks to 30 days. I say, get an attorney… or file a complaint with the RPA.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:35:54 +0000

That same crap happened to me! I was actually able to get me deposit back after fighting with the new landlord. They finally agreed to return it. If you have more problems you may want to consider filing a complaint, the RPA should be able to demand a prompt return of your deposit.

By: R. Benson

R. Benson — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:07:34 +0000

Kenneth, do you have a copy of the original agreement you signed with the first owner? If you do and you can show that the previous owner had the deposit of $350, then it would be the responsibility of the new landlord to return that. Any time a property is sold, the new owner is held to the terms set forth by the original agreement.