I was denied my security deposit because the landlord claims it was never transfered into escrow during the sale of the property. Is this my fault?

Question Details: I used to rent space at a strip mall which has been sold at least 3 times. During that time, I subletted my space to someone who left a security deposit of $2500. Now the space is rented to a brand new tenant who signed a brand new lease. I'm now released from the contract. The property management won't give me my deposit of $7,400, because they claimed they only recieved the $2500 from the subleasee. They have a document which states I did have the security deposit, but because it was not transfered in escrow, they can't give it back to me. Who is responsible my deposit?

Asked 10/21/2009 under Real Estate | 144 View(s) | More Legal Topics