Comments on: Landlord hasn’t returned my security deposit. What should I do?

By: Trenton

Trenton — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:06 +0000

Correct. Anything that you didn?t do can be considered normal wear and tear. So if you damaged the property, have it documented and then have it repaired to the best that you can. If you let your landlord do the repair, it’ll be more costly.

By: Wilmer

Wilmer — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:40:03 +0000

Normal wear and tear would like fading in some areas of the carpet where the sun shines. It could be ueneven surfaces due to heavy foot traffic or the pain naturally chipping or fading due to age.

By: Fransisca

Fransisca — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:20:03 +0000

How do landlords determine normal wear and tear? This is a grey area. Shouldn’t a professional be hired to determine which is normal wear and tear?

By: Jorge

Jorge — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:00:04 +0000

That’s why you should always ask around first to know what that landlord is like before you sign any lease agreement. The internet offers a good source of information like reviwes and testimonials.

By: Shayne

Shayne — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:40:03 +0000

Landlords who do not return their tenants’ security deposits should not be in the real estate industry. They do not even know the law well enough to operate legally.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:20:07 +0000

As far as hiring a lawyer is concerned, you need to go with someone who has a good reputation in handling tenant-landlord disputes. If you’ve already moved to another state, then that’s another story.,

By: Shanel

Shanel — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:00:07 +0000

Hiring a lawyer is costly. I would rather go with a low-cost alternative like mediation services first before anything else.

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:40:04 +0000

I would immediately hire a lawyer if ever my landlord does not return my security deposit. It’s best to give him a lesson he would never forget.

By: Percy

Percy — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:30:09 +0000

You would need to check your lease agreement first. What does it say about the security deposit in case you break the lease agreement? There are agreements that will still return the deposit after all the deductions and you will be charged separate for early termination penalty. But there are also security deposits that will be forfeited should you break the lease early.

By: Nakesha

Nakesha — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:20:04 +0000

If I broke the lease agreement, can I still get my deposit back?