my landlord don't want to give me my security money back what can I do?

Question Details: I never sign a lease or anything. I had to leave because I'm a vitim of dometic volence by the super who is also my ex.. not long he was going to hit me again and I been hit so many time by him that I fear he will hit me so bad that I had to leave. Since that happen I have his family banding at my door and all and do even go out because I fear. I had to leave because I can't stay but now the owner don't want to give me my security money back. Is there anything I can do? I can't stay where I fear I will get hurt.

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Martin Matlaga / Martin D. Matlaga, Esq., LLC Answered 2 years ago | Contributor

The answer to your question is involved and not appropriate for this format. Call me at (732)932-7226 (office) or (732)710-0004 (cell).

Bruce Hasbrouck / Hasbrouck Law Answered 2 years ago | Contributor This attorney is licensed in New Jersey

you have a number of options, some of them are.  first get a domestic violence restraining order.  rven yhough you do not live with your x, you would qualify.  you can bring an action in small claims court for your security deposit.

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