Q: My landlord said he mailed in security deposit but it has been over 30days. He said he certified the letter but its lost
He mailed in a letter and gave me the tracking number but it is lost in the mail. He said it was a certified letter. I want to take him to court over not getting my security deposit back within 30 days. He also said that the damage list was in it as well but he emailed me 40 days after our inspection/ me turning in keys, of the damage list. I have the damage list after 30 days of turning in the keys and no check for the security deposit. Do I still have a case in this?
A:
Yes, you may still have a case against your landlord for not returning your security deposit within 30 days. Georgia law requires landlords to return security deposits to tenants within 30 days of the lease termination date, minus any deductions for damages or unpaid rent.
The fact that your landlord mailed the certified letter does not excuse him from the 30-day deadline. It is his responsibility to ensure that the security deposit is returned to you within the required timeframe.
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