Q: I need help with return of my security deposit. We've lived here nearly 25 years and paid a security deposit of $1650.00
Our original landlord passed away and his daughter is in charge now. She has already refused to return the security to one of his tenants and we are planning to move. We only had a written lease for the first year. Our original landlord was a man of his word, so the few times I asked about the security I got a positive answer. I'm not sure if or where he deposited the security, and to be honest, no longer have our original lease. There are many other problems since he passed, but I'm more interested in getting our security deposit back with interest. We are seniors citizens on a fixed income.
A: The law is in your favor. Send a letter to the landlord demanding, within 30 days, return of the security deposit with accumulated interest. Should the landlord refuse, you may file a complaint in court seeking treble damages. If you retain an attorney, the landlord will be responsible for the attorney's fees.
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