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Chris
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Chris asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 5 years ago

Landlord hasn t returned security deposit?

I moved out of my apartment September 13th and still haven t gotten a penny back, he sent me a list of damages and their expenses which was only couple hundred dollars out of the 2500$ he owes me, how long can he legally hold onto my money and can he charge me with other damages if he hasn t already told me about??

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  • Yeti
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    It depends on where the heck in the world you're located. There's no universal law for such things.

  • Maxi
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Normally it would tell you in the tenancy contract, but generally 30 days

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    He may be waiting to determine if there are hidden damages not visible on original inspection.

  • WRG
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    It varies by state.

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  • Mike
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    he can hold it up to 30 years. if he doesn't pay u then you'll need to get a lawyer!

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