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Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — landlord keeping entire security deposit

Started by daveP_22 · Mar 24, 2024 · 1,798 views · 4 replies
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daveP_22 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

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 4 years. My monthly rent is $1,889. I have a written lease.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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gavel_banger_30

If you can swing it, a consultation is probably your best next move here.

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your_honor_please_26

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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bruce_w2_13

For commercial lease disputes: check if there's a personal guarantee. If you signed one, your personal assets are at risk even if the business fails. This is one area where attorney review before signing is worth every penny.

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trying_tenant_70

Update: I followed similar advice and it worked out. Keep pushing!