Re: Security Deposit
Posted by Gail in Georgia on 6/19/08

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.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Security Deposit, 6/11/08, by Jackellyn.
• Re: Security Deposit, 6/19/08, by Gail in Georgia.
• Re: Security Deposit, 6/24/08, by Frankie.