Quick question about landlord keeping entire security deposit

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

landlord keeping entire security deposit. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 5 years. My monthly rent is $1,199. I have a written lease.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

Illustrative response

Statute of limitations warning: I almost missed the deadline to file my claim. In most states, the clock starts ticking from when the violation occurred OR when you discovered it (the discovery rule). Don't assume you have unlimited time — check your state's SOL for your specific type of claim.

Quick question about landlord keeping entire security deposit

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