Q: : Can a landlord keep a security deposit?
I gave his Assistance $500.00 security deposit on August 23,2019,
Called & texted his assistance on the 31st of August to ask for the security deposit back, but in the text messages it tells me if the text has been read, I then texted her again letting her know that I know she has read my texts and then she answered me.
So till this day they are still avoiding me from having to give me back the deposit.
A: It isn't clear from your description why the landlord would give you back the security deposit you paid. If you just moved in a security deposit would not usually be refunded to you until after you had vacated. If you signed a lease and paid the security deposit then but changed your mind and never moved in, you may still be responsible for rent until a new tenant is found. In that case, unlikely you will see your deposit back.
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