What to do if we are moving out of our apartment and my ex-boyfriend is getting the security deposit?
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What to do if we are moving out of our apartment and my ex-boyfriend is getting the security deposit?
My ex and I had a bad breakup and after 4 months of non-stop harassing phone calls and visits, I went to the local police and filed a report. They called him and told him not to contact me and also the office was not to speak to him. Unfortunately I did not get a restraining order. About a month after he was off the lease he told me he had worked out details with the office to get the deposit. The office says I agreed. I never signed anything or got a phone call or paper about it in the mail. We split the deposit but he wrote the check unfortunately. I just want to know how to handle this.He moved out last year.
Asked on March 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that you are entitled to a portion of the security deposit that your former boyfriend received from your former landlord, I would write him and the former landlord asking for what you believe is owed you. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need. Ask for your portion by a stated date.
If you do not receive such by that date, youe option is to file a small claims court action against both seeking such.
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