I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
landlord keeping entire security deposit. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been in this property for 3 years. My monthly rent is $1,398. I have a written lease.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
I went through almost the exact same thing.
Most folks screw this up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead....
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
Unpopular opinion: sometimes it's not worth litigating, even if you're in the right. If the disputed amount is $500 and attorney fees would be $3,000, consider whether the principle is worth the cost. Write-off the loss and learn from it.