How to Get Your Security Deposit Back from Your Landlord
With the economy being in a tough place right now, landlords in a lot of areas are having trouble giving back security deposits to people who rented out their property, cleared all remaining monthly payments and are now looking to move on. The biggest issue at times faced by those renting out space is that inability for them get their security deposits back in a timely fashion.
Giving a 30-day notice to landlords is one of the major factors is allowing them enough time to get the security deposit back together and give to them in order to repay. Around the United States, ‘reasonable’ time from 30 to 60 days may be awarded to the landlord, after which, the law shall take its course.
Instructions
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Contact the Landlord
The best way to get your security deposit back is to actually contact the landlord and discuss it out with him/her. In a decent mannered conversation, most people are able to work out the differences in the situation and agree upon a specific date as to when they will be able to receive their money. Most landlords, due to the current economic crisis especially around the United States, are just unable to repay the security deposit without prior notice. Both parties should be willing to understand and know what each other is going through. -
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Contact a Lawyer
If you are unable to break the ice with your landlord, it is a good option to get in touch with a lawyer. Legal experts in the field will be able to guide you on this matter and hopefully, be able to break the ice themselves with the concerned party instead of having to take such things to the court of law. It is advised here that you truthfully and clearly explain the situation to your lawyer and whether or not everything in that regard has been taken care of. -
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Court of Law
If the lawyer is also unable to find a middle path with the landlord, the only thing left to do is actually file suit in the court of law. The legal practitioner will be in the best position to guide you or whosoever is affected in this case, due to a better understanding on how to get you, your money back.
Contacting the landlord for a final time would be a good idea as the thought of having to go through the legal procedure may make her/him think twice before making any final decision.
