HOA Dispute — landlord keeping entire security deposit

Started by court_jester_42_26 · Feb 27, 2024 · 1,691 views · 2 replies

For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.

court_jester_42_26 OP Mar 4, 2024

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

landlord keeping entire security deposit. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 2 years. My monthly rent is $1,347. I have a written lease.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

nicole.j_20 Mar 23, 2024

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

FWL

officelife_5 Feb 9

I work in compliance and I can tell you — companies take demand letters seriously, especially when they cite specific statutes. A vague 'I'm going to sue you' email gets ignored. A detailed letter citing Chapter X Section Y of the [State] Code with specific damages calculations gets forwarded to legal immediately.

HOA Dispute — landlord keeping entire security deposit

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