Q: I have reached my 60 day of not receiving my security deposit. How can i file to recieve double the deposit owed?
A:
If you have not already I would send a letter to your landlord making a specific request for your deposit back, and if they refuse an accounting of the defects they allege account for not returning said deposit. Give a time limit to respond. You may want to send it certified mail so that you can prove they received it.
Assuming no response you can probably file your complaint with the small claims court. I would request court costs on top of the deposit.
Keep in mind that suing a landlord may cause them to file a counter claim against your for damage to the property that exceeded the security deposit or some other damage caused by a breach of the contract. So file the suit at your own risk.
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