Q: I moved out of my place on March 3rd. The landlord has not given me my deposit back or a list of damages. What can I do.
He stated that there were excessive damages to the property. There weren't. He did not list them or send me any invoices, charges or proof. Before I moved out, he sent me an email telling me I did NOT need to be there for the inspection. I guess I should have been, but I didn't think he'd do this. I sent him an email protesting his withholding and never heard from him. Today I sent him another email, stating that I expected my whole deposit back (1K). I was there for two years, then went to a month to month for three months. Am I in the right or wrong here? To expect my deposit back. And how do I make sure I do get it back?
A: You can sue for the Deposit in General Sessions, plus Court Costs. However the Landlord will demand a setoff for damages to the premises. Good Luck...
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