What to do if we moved out of our house that we were renting a month ago but still haven’t receivedour deposit back?
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What to do if we moved out of our house that we were renting a month ago but still haven’t receivedour deposit back?
We did a walk-through with the landlord before moving out and he said that he would mail us the deposti.
Asked on February 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, a former landlord is required to return to the former tenant(s) the security deposit within 21 to 45 days of the move out depending upon the state there the property is located.
Since you have moved out roughly 30 days ago, I would write the landlord a letter asking for the return of your security deposit within 5 days of the date of the letter sent. Keep a copy of the letter for future need. If the landlord fails to return your deposit, small claims may be your option to get your money back.
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