Q: If my old landlord doesnt return my deposit or give me a itemized list of deductions by the allotted deadline,
Am I due back the entirety of my deposit, including any "non-refundable" portions?
To clarify, my landlord has 36 hours left to return my deposit with an itemized list of deductions. I am aware of the 7 day demand letter but I wanted to clarify what I am demanding. The law states that if he does not meet this deadline he forfeits the ability to make deductions and must return my entire deposit but does that include the previously stated "non-refundable" portion?
I paid 850 (half of one months rent, had a roommate) plus a 900 dollar pet deposit, 300 of which was non-refundable. So originally my max amount I could get back was 1450. If the landlord does not return my deposit within allotted time, am I also entitled to the 300 dollars back as well?
I know he hasn't actually defaulted yet, but I'd like to have my ducks in a row for if he does.
Thank you in advance for any clarification or advice you can give!!
A: The Non-Refundable portion is not likely to be subject to the Sec Dep Accounting requirements.
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