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When people tell you who they are... (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (3 children)

In some states, it is illegal to keep the security deposit unless there's been actual damage beyond normal wear-and-tear. The landlord would have to sue and would only be able to claim actual losses. Know your rights.

[–] Anticorp 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately the landlord already has the money, so you have to sue to get it back. Even with a win, you may have to sell the debt to a collection agency to see any of it ever again.

[–] jumjummy 6 points 7 months ago

Yeah, that’s exactly what a smart landlord would do, try and screw over someone who is being investigated for murder. No way that could go wrong.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Are there really states where the security deposit is not able to be used for unpaid rent or other unpaid fees?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Maybe I'm misremembering :(

[–] Gabu -1 points 7 months ago

Or don't, landlords need to be royally fucked at every corner