Comments on: Rent deposit refund https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/rent-deposit-refund Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:50:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 By: Agent Richardson https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/rent-deposit-refund#comment-262 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:43:02 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/blog/renter?p=134#comment-262 Dear Ripped Off,
Foremost, do not ever cash a refund check unless you agree with the charges. Once you cash the check you are in fact agreeing to the terms of the refund.
Just so you know, this type of complaint is the most common problem our agency investigates and deals with. As an RPA agent I deal with 2 to 3 of these cases daily.
You landlord does need to provide some type of explanation of the damage, the requirements for this vary per state. But as a renter you have right to dispute any charge to your deposit.
HOW TO DISPUTE DEPOSITE CHARGES:
Many times people ask me if they should hire and attorney to dispute the charges. This is almost always a bad idea, its too expensive and takes forever. The best option for any renter wanting to dispute their deposit is to negotiate with the landlord directly, however many times this can be frustrating and a huge hassle. So what other options are available to renters? The RPA (Rental Protection Agency) is by far the best option for dealing with deposit problems. Technically, RPA Deposit Dispute Mediation is free– however, there is a processing fee of $35. Once a deposit complaint is filed with the RPA it will be assigned to an Investigating Agent, like myself, whom will work with both you and your landlord to resolve the deposit charges. Most of the cases are resolved fairly quickly, but some will take a couple of weeks to be resolved.
HOW DOES THIS HELP ME GET MY RENT DEPOSIT BACK?
Having issues with deposit charges is a common problem. Working with a landlord or apartment manager directly to resolve a deposit charge can be an overwhelming and intimidating task. Knowing how to deal with landlords and laws surrounding refund of deposits is something that RPA Agents are well versed in. Over half of my case loads are from deposit problems. The secret to get your money back is simple:
1) File Deposit Complaint with RPA so that a trained RPA Agent can negotiate for you
2) Results are attached to the landlords record… This is incentive for your landlord to be fair!
3) Wait for the refund!
Hope that helps!

Sincerely,
Agent Richardson
RPA Agent

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/rent-deposit-refund#comment-260 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:34:05 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/blog/renter?p=134#comment-260 Sorry, for some reason it says my state in Maryland, but it is New York.

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