Re: Security Deposit

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On 6/11/08, Jackellyn wrote:
> Hi I was wondering if someone could help me out with my
> situation. We have moved out of our rental back in April
> 08, and at first my Landlord sent us a certified letter
> trying to extort ridiculous amounts of money (thinking we
> are young, stupid, and naive to fall for it). I
> immediately responded with a certified letter, showing
> proof that his demands were completely outrageous, and
> that he owes us 3/4 of our SD back, and that we are
> willing to take 1/4 of our SD to pay for some of the
> problematic areas-that we originally agreed too during out
> walkthrough. Well he never responded, nor did he send us
> our money. I have every intent of sending him another
> certified letter demanding our money. According to Nevada
> State law-if the landlord refuses to pay or fails to
> respond within 30 days of us moving out-that he forfeits
> any and all damages-and he has to pay us back our full
> amount. So what should I do? I have all kinds of pictures,
> and signed walkthrough checklist by him and myself, and
> receipts from carpet cleaners, and housekeeping bills that
> we kept the residence clean.
>

His first letter to you WAS this required response. You can
send all the certified letters you want to; he doesn't have
to respond to them either.

If you disagree with the amount of security deposit he kept,
your next step would be to consider legal action against him.