What to do if my landlord sent me a list of issues within 30 days that totaled my exact security deposit of $650?

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What to do if my landlord sent me a list of issues within 30 days that totaled my exact security deposit of $650?

They were little nit picky things but the one I disputed by certified mail within 7 days, was $350 for lawn care. I moved out 2 months ago; I mowed and raked 2 days prior. They in return sent a certified letter back that was more a threat than anything, basically saying they could come after me for more but were being nice but since I requested back $350, they are going to screw me over. I have since waited the 45 days from move out and they have not sued me for security deposit. I have kept all letters and receipts from the usps showing the dates. What can I sue for, just the disputed amount?

Asked on December 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You can sue for any amount that you now consider disputed; you are not bound by your letter to the landlord, though certainly it is evidence that only $350 was in dispute, which evidence may be difficult to no challenge or overcome. But difficult does not mean impossible; if you believe in good faith that more of your security deposit, even all of it, was unlawfully withheld, you can seek that larger amount.


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