What can I do if it’s been 4 months since I moved out but my security deposit still has not been sent to me?
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What can I do if it’s been 4 months since I moved out but my security deposit still has not been sent to me?
They said they have and I told them I never received it so they said they would check and resend
but still nothing. How long do they have until they have to give it back?
Asked on August 19, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
They are already too late legally. Since they evidently will not send you the money, your recourse is to sue them: bring a lawsuit in small claims court, as your own attorney or "pro se" (to save on legal fees) for the security deposit. They can settle the case by handing over a check; otherwise, when you go to court, unless they can prove you did receive the money somehow (e.g. prove by fed ex or certified mail tracking it got to you; or prove by bank account records that the check was deposited/cashed), you should win and the judge will order them to pay.
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