Security Deposit Security Deposit Refund

[ldc2530]

I am trying to get a true understanding of the law if the landlord does not return a security deposit or give any written notice of damages within 30 days of vacating the property. I gave a verbal notice to my landlord that I would not be renewing my lease after it ran out because I was moving and gave her the address which is directly next door to the property I was renting, literally. I did this about 7 weeks before I moved out. I sent her a text when the property was vacated and left keys on kitchen counter. I did not receive any notice within 30 days of any damages and still to this date did not get any part of my deposit back. I rented the property for 3 years and was not aware of the special account the deposit was supposed to be put into and did not receive any information about that in writing as well. After the 30 days were up I inquired about the deposit and was told by her that they had to repaint the place, the screen door needs to be replaced, and the shower doors are damaged and is now trying to negotiate a smaller, if any, return of my deposit. I would like to know if she truly forfeits the right to sue for any damages bec she did not give a written summary within 30 days, and is there any consequences if she did not put the deposit into an account or I was not given any information regarding the name and address of the banking institution and amount of deposit or any interest accumulated.

 

[army judge]

For your eyes only, OP, the security deposit laws in PA:

http://www.palawhelp.org/resource/security-deposits-4

http://www.city-data.com/forum/renting/1563555-how-get-my-security-deposit-back-2.html

http://landlords.about.com/od/LegalIssues/a/Pennsylvania-Security-Deposit-Law.htm

http://www.thelpa.com/lpa/landlord-tenant-law/pennsylvania-security-deposit-law.html

Be advised, if you expect money to be returned and it isn't, you'll have to take legal action against the landlord.



That means you file a lawsuit, and argue the matter before a judge.

BUT, before you do that, you are required to send him or her a demand letter.

Make sure you send it via FedEx, UPS, or USPS (using Priority Mail to get tracking information).

Should you prevail, you won't get your money.

You'll receive a pretty piece of legal paper and fancy gold seal saying Mr. XXXX owes you Mr. or Ms. ZZZZ the sum of $3,000.

Then the real fun begins.

You have to try and collect your money.

It sounds easier than it actually is.

 

[ldc2530]

I appreciate your response, I have a letter ready to go out today, certified. Thank you so much for your help!

 

[landlady1977]

Hi, I was wondering how you got on, did you go to court? I was never told where my deposit was kept either!