Property manager wont return deposit.

Just says the owner has not cut them a check but it should be on the way. Same thing every time I call. Tired of calling, what is next? Been 50 days. I assume I need to send them a certified letter of some type. A friend of mine was telling me I don't need to go to small claims court. That there is a court I can submit paper work to and unless the manager can provide the correct form and proof for not returning deposit its open close. The judge will issue a letter forcing them to return it.

I don't want to go to small claims court as I live so far away it would not be worth going to for 250.00 dollars.

Quote from Mr.Ritz : Just says the owner has not cut them a check but it should be on the way. Same thing every time I call. Tired of calling, what is next? Been 50 days. I assume I need to send them a certified letter of some type. A friend of mine was telling me I don't need to go to small claims court. That there is a court I can submit paper work to and unless the manager can provide the correct form and proof for not returning deposit its open close. The judge will issue a letter forcing them to return it. I don't want to go to small claims court as I live so far away it would not be worth going to for 250.00 dollars.

Depends on where you live. Different states have different rules.

Quote from Mr.Ritz : Just says the owner has not cut them a check but it should be on the way. Same thing every time I call. Tired of calling, what is next? Been 50 days. I assume I need to send them a certified letter of some type. A friend of mine was telling me I don't need to go to small claims court. That there is a court I can submit paper work to and unless the manager can provide the correct form and proof for not returning deposit its open close. The judge will issue a letter forcing them to return it. I don't want to go to small claims court as I live so far away it would not be worth going to for 250.00 dollars.

If you're in California, you're entitled to treble damages. IE, the landlord would have to pay you $750 for having broken the law.

Quote from gunnerusa : If you're in California, you're entitled to treble damages. IE, the landlord would have to pay you $750 for having broken the law.

I am in FL.. I know they have to pay court costs but I dont think 750.. that would be sweet tho


Under Florida Stature 83.49 upon vacating the premises the Landlord has 15 days to notify you in writing of the landlord's intention to impose a claim to the security deposit, failure of which he/she forfeits the deposit. You can bring an action and if successful you could be awarded your reasonable attorney fees. Unfortunately you can not seek treble damages.

Quote from gunnerusa : If you're in California, you're entitled to treble damages. IE, the landlord would have to pay you $750 for having broken the law.

I wonder what the OP will bass his claim on.

Quote from emelvee : I wonder what the OP will bass his claim on.

Hopefully they have a good reason.. wouldn't want his claims to fall flat.

Has anyone had to go through anything to get deposit back. I am curious how much of a pain and how long the process is?

Quote from Landers : Hopefully they have a good reason.. wouldn't want his claims to fall flat.

The landlord wouldn't want to pay damages to the tune of $750

Quote from emelvee : The landlord wouldn't want to pay damages to the tune of $750

Totally, but I bet the courts could make them duet.

Quote from Mr.Ritz : Has anyone had to go through anything to get deposit back. I am curious how much of a pain and how long the process is?

No but a 225$ deposit is awfully low. Probably why the dude is shady!

Quote from emelvee : I wonder what the OP will bass his claim on.

The OP should send the landlord a letter citing the appropriate Florida statues and informing him that if his deposit is not refunded in full within 10 business days, he'll sue.

I bet the landlord will refund the money immediately, since this cymbal of goodwill might forestall a pricey lawsuit!

Quote from gunnerusa : The OP should send the landlord a letter citing the appropriate Florida statues and informing him that if his deposit is not refunded in full within 10 business days, he'll sue. I bet the landlord will refund the money immediately, since this cymbal of goodwill might forestall a pricey lawsuit!

http://www.ptla.org/sites/ptla.or...eposit.pdf

Quote from gunnerusa : The OP should send the landlord a letter citing the appropriate Florida statues and informing him that if his deposit is not refunded in full within 10 business days, he'll sue. I bet the landlord will refund the money immediately, since this cymbal of goodwill might forestall a pricey lawsuit!

How long do we gavotte before OP realizes how helpful the lounge actually is?