https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/landlord-kept-deposit-for-bogus-damages-0 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:50:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/landlord-kept-deposit-for-bogus-damages-0#comment-31202 Mon, 09 May 2011 17:12:14 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/blog/renter?p=2129#comment-31202 I just happen to be having a similar problem with my former LL. I recently moved out of his apt., did the walk thorough inspection with him, as we got outside, to my disbelief he said he would only return half the deposit ( $1,100.00 total ). I called the cops and the incident got reported. I sent him a letter giving him 30 days to mail it to me, or provide with a list of damages. Just before his time was up, a lawyer , on his behalf , sent me a letter to intimidate me, in my judgment and a fake estimate with a bunch of bogus charges. I am filing a suit against him this week in small claims court for twice the amount as New Jersey law mandates. It’s not even about the money anymore but principles and character. Good luck to you !

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