Landlord stole my deposit?

I don't know what city or state you're from...but if you live in California..we have some very tight restrictions about landlords bilking tenants...first and foremost document everything...second hire an atty...may cost you some $$$ but it sounds like you can sue for initial money back plus some...good luck

the answer to the subject of the landlords not freeing the deposit, is to sue the owner in the small claims court docket. on a similar time as your concept skill the tenant knows of that's in a deposit scheme (for the atypical rogue that would not use a scheme) i don't see the way it alterations the launch of the money, the main significant situation definitely ? In my adventure, any renting with the aid of brokers, the agent manages the deposit on behalf of the owner / tenant. And as a result the tenant (who will pay the agent) has in result paid promptly right into a deposit with the agent. If there's a difficulty with the united kingdom equipment, that's that the Renter (customer) has no visibility of the deposit - won't be able to see that that's deposited (online / reference quantity etc in the employ working example). such diverse brokers/landlords fee "non existent" criminal expenses for reprinting a clean employ, that in spite of if that's own, including a clean quantity ought to be ordinary ;) yet specific, something needs to get replaced to verify compliance for those going without an agent/ directly to the renter - the protecting agent needs to be self sufficient (kinda the place you're attempting to take it).

Sadly, you may have to sue your landlord. If she's as bad as your story suggests, she may be counting on the fact that you'll just give up.

You didn't say where you're located. Landlord-tenant law varies by state, so you need to be specific when you're asking for advice. If you're in an urban or suburban area, it's very likely that there is at least one local, non-profit tenant rights organization available. They can give you advice on any documentation you'll need to substantiate your claims, and they may be able to provide form letters, or someone to contact the landlord's attorney regarding the issues you describe.

If you believe she's in violation of any health, safety or landlord-tenant laws, contact the governing authority in your area. That may be a city or county government office or the State Attorney General's office.

I know that all of this sounds like a lot of work, but that's what bad landlords count on -- that people will be too busy to compel compliance with the law. If this tactic has worked for your landlord in the past, she's not likely to simply hand your deposit back just because she's (allegedly) in the wrong.

The ideal situation would be if there's a strong and active local, non-profit tenants' rights organization in your area because they'll know what to say to show the landlord that you mean business and that you also know your rights, and how to exercise them.

Try an Internet search for "tenants rights," "landlord-tenant rights," "tenant advocate," and either your state or city.

This sounds like a really distressing situation and I hope it turns out well for you.

Since you have evidence how you left the place video, pictures and a receipt from a cleaning person take them to small claims, check you local laws but some times if a landlord intentionally withhold a SD without merit you can get treble damages

Go down to local court house, go to clerk ask for a small claims form, take it home fill it out make three copies, real easy, filling fee like 50 dollars and you will get a court date

on court date it will come down to he said she said, so you will produce the original receipt for cleaning, pictures etc, then it will be up to your landlord to produce receipts from cleaning and pictures

If all of this is true the first thing that i would do is contact the government business administration office and also look up online the tenent/landlord rules. you may have to eat the door, even though it was told to you upon move in if it wasn't noted on the lease however she is required by law to give you a written notification that she is going to keep your deposit and for what reasons. there are many laws which landlords need to abid by (i believe they are state laws). you should be able to download them from the web. if she actually is in violation, take her to small claims court, with as much proof as you can. (It only costs $65.00 in florida to file) If the reason you were told to move was because of their negligence in caring for the unit you may also be able to recover up to 3 months rent, (if i remember correctly) good luck

You have rights - many of them but you have to exercise them. You need to go down to small claims and request a hearing for landlord/tenant violations. It sounds intimidating, but that is where you (the tenant) are protected.

You don't need a lawyer, just gather up your proof and google your state and landlord/tenant laws and you will find out how to start the legal clock......

I evicted my tenants all by myself......w/ the use of library book w/ all the pertinent forms and I recreated them using word.

I would sue your landlord for the max amount allowed by law.

Othwerwise, why on earth should she pay you anything.

most states (except Texas) have tenant favored laws....if the landlord violates them.....the tenant gets double damages.....

People will screw you as long as they can get away with it.

Meet with that attorney, show him/her CERTIFIED COPIES of the walk-through documents, as well as the receipts for the clean-up service. Then, make mention of going to the courts for relief if he doesn't inform her that she is in violation of her contract. Leave the certified copies with him, but under NO CIRCUMSTANCES do you ever leave originals behind. Give the originals to YOUR lawyer if you don't get relief immediately. Give them 24 hours to respond, and 30 days to remit. Then see a lawyer.

Did you make sure your maid did everything from cleaning the walls, shampooing the carpets and more? When it came for the landlord to inspect the place were you there when they looked over to make sure it was cleaned?

Obviously she is a scumbucket. My suggestion is you let it go and learn from it. The world is loaded with scumbuckets.

Believe me, this person is a bully . She will continue to bully those that will be bullied. So the key is...get out of that subjective position. Forget the money......if you take your mind off that you can easily make it back (what you lost). When you are ready and you have done your homework....if you still wish...you can get her back. (You may not have the time).

If you still want to get her back, let me know. When you are no longer subjected by the feelings, you and I can really give her a taste of her own midicine.

Go to smalls claim or housing court. Did you take pics. If you kept the receipts then you should be fine. Small's claim court is only 50$.