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Can a landlord take you to small claims court when they have already given you back your deposit?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes. If a landlord later determines that you damaged his property he can take you to court.
A landlord is not required to assess damages under the deposit if they would prefer to return your deposit and sue you for more. The deposit laws are generally intended to avoid lawsuits from every landlord at the end of every tenancy.
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How does a new landlord place a lien on tenants security deposit with current landlord?
You would have to go to Small Claims Court and get a judgment against the tenant. Then you could garnish the security deposit from the current landlord. Talk with an attorney for details.
If the landlord does not return the security deposit to the tenant where should you report in Massachusetts?
Usually to the county or municipal court. This is a small-claims case.
If a landlord owes a deposit and he did agree but has not paid as of yet. This was back in 10-07-07 How much can you ask for in small claims court?
Depends on your state. Please contact your local small claims court for info on your state's small claims max.
Can a new landlord demand an additional second security deposit of one months rent six months after the original landlord received an initial deposit equivilent to a months rent from a existing tenant?
I think he can since he is new. Did you get back your deposit from the original landlord? I would try to get it or find out where the money went. The money could have been handed over to the new landlord or landlord 1 kept it. You may be able to sue him in small claims court for your deposit.
Can a landlord sue me for damages after losing in small claims court for not returning my deposit. She never filed an appeal or counter suit within the 30 day's after i won the judgment.?
If you sued the Landlord and he lost, he must give you your deposit. However he can separately sue you for damages. Whether he wins that lawsuit or not, he must give you your deposit!
Is the landlord responsible if he damages a tenant's computer?
Yes, the landlord is responsible. But keep in mind that this is not a landlord/tenant issue: it's a small claims issue. So this is heard in a small claims court inquired, not a landlord/tenant court.
What if your boyfriend paid for the security deposit on your apartment?
The landlord has an obligation to return the deposit to somebody. He wouldn't be wrong to return it to the boyfriend, but he could also return it to you. Then, if either of you feels aggrieved, they could sue in small claims court.
How do you go about getting your security deposit after waiting 2 months?
First, review the terms of your rental agreement to make sure you comply with all conditions for receiving a security deposit refund. Next, contact your landlord or property manager directly to inquire about the status of your security deposit. If they are unresponsive or refuse to return it, you can file a dispute through small claims court or seek legal advice depending on your jurisdiction.
Can you hold a washer and dryer that belongs to former landlord for deposit return?
No. Taking a washer and/or dryer is stealing. To force your landlord to return your deposit you must take him to court.
Does a tenant have to replace linoleum when he leaves?
You may have given a security deposit when you moved in and that may be kept if it can be shown that you damaged the floor. If you feel it is not justified, you can go to small claims court and sue the landlord for it. If there is no security deposit, the landlord can try and make you replace it, but his only real option is to sue you for it. Most will not go to the trouble.
landlord used a 400 security deposit for a pnt splotch on the carpet.Then spoke with my husband and demanded additional money. My hsbd pd it not knowing he had deposit. I stopped check since we already agreed upon $. He wants to press charges. can he?
Stopping a check is not a crime unless you got services or goods and then stopped payment. That is not the case here. In fact, you are claiming that the landlord is attempting to defraud you, actually.Your landlord can take you to Small Claims Court to recover what he feels he is owed, but you can present your side of the case as well. The landlord will have to show how the damages exceeded $400 with photos and estimates (or paid invoices) for the repairs. You will be asked to show proof that you paid the security deposit that the landlord retained.
What if your landlord doesn't return security deposit within 30 days?
Per the Ohio revised code: the landlord has 30 days to make a claim for damages, if he does not than he must return the deposit within that 30 days and if he refuses hire an attorney because the landlord is responsible to pay his attorney and yours plus double the deposit $750 becomes $1,500.
