Q: My former landlord (NY) has not returned my security deposit or responded to a certified letter. How should I proceed?
The apartment was left in perfect condition. Before I moved out I sent a certified letter to the address she had given me to confirm my move out date. It was never received because she had moved and didn’t leave a forwarding address. It is stated in the lease that she most inform me. I texted her asking about my security deposit with no response. I googled to find a new address and believe I did, so that I would have a record and abide by how the lease states we should communicate. The letter was received and signed for, but still no return of my deposit. It has been 90 days. I am not sure how to proceed.
A: You are going to have to sue. Whether it is small claims or higher depends on the amount.
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