What to do if I moved out of an apartment 20 months ago and the landlord is just now asking for a patio table back and threatening to report it as stolen?
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What to do if I moved out of an apartment 20 months ago and the landlord is just now asking for a patio table back and threatening to report it as stolen?
I moved into a legally unfurnished apartment, though the landlord was moving out of state and left several things there, including the table, a lamp, plants, and so on. I asked what they wanted me to do with this stuff, and they said it was mine to do with what I will. This landlord never returned my security deposit and never explained why. I have not heard from her in 20 months. I do not care about the table, but do not want to see her again and do not want to be harassed. What are my options?
Asked on June 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Utah
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the patio table that was at the rental that you had was not yours, you should return it to the former landlord to end the issue on that subject.
As to your security deposit that was not returned well after 45 days after move out, I would write the former landlord a letter asking for its return or a written itemization of the debits from the security with receipts and the like as required by law. If the accounting concerning your security deposit indicates that you are owed money from your former landlord, small claims court seems like an option for you.
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