What to do if our landlord gave us permission to take down blinds bit is now not returning our security deposit telling us that we are responsible for replacing them?
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What to do if our landlord gave us permission to take down blinds bit is now not returning our security deposit telling us that we are responsible for replacing them?
I had a verbal agreement with her to take them down but she never stated that we had to store them. I also have emails from her telling us that she told us we could take them down but thought we would store them in the attic. What rights does she have to keep our deposit?
Asked on March 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would write your former landlord a letter memorializing the oral agreement that you had with her allowing you to take down the blinds where you contest the costs being assessed on your security deposit. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and reference.
If you do not get the return of your security deposit in the stated time you write, your recourse will be small claims court against your former landlord.
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