How do I get money for belongings thrown out wrongfully by my landlord before I vacated the apartment?
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How do I get money for belongings thrown out wrongfully by my landlord before I vacated the apartment?
I recently ended a month-month lease and moved away to another city. My rent was paid but I did not directly talk to my landlord. Unfortunately, I could not move all my belongings out of the apartment before the 5th of the month. I then planned to pay the extra month’s rent. My landlord removed the belongings before the 5th? I have not received my security deposit. What can I do to get my security deposit and cash back for my belongings they wrongly threw out?
Asked on November 2, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, it appears that your former landlord improperly entered the rental before the lease was ended and used self help to remove your belongings. He or she is obligated to return your security deposit so many days after move out and if the entire amount is not returned, an itemization with receipts for the used portion must be sent to you.
I would write the former landlord a letter (keeping a copy for yourself) as to the improper conduct that transpired with a demand for the items thrown out to be paid you within a set date as well as all orher money owed.
If not paid to you by then, your option is small claims court or to consult with a landlord tenant attorney. Good luck.
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