What to do if my landlord sent me part of my security deposit back within 30 days, but did not send an itemized list until 2 months after my move out date?

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What to do if my landlord sent me part of my security deposit back within 30 days, but did not send an itemized list until 2 months after my move out date?

Before 30 days after my move out date my landlord sent me a check for part of my security deposit. Three weeks later I sent him a demand letter asking for the rest of my deposit due to the fact that he did not send a list within the 30 day period. The landlord responded by having pictures of when I moved out and an itemized report. (mostly cleaning and touch-ups). Does it matter that he now has an itemized list? Or is it more important that within 30 days of moving out he returned part of a security deposit without an report list of charges?

Asked on July 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you disagree with the debit from your secuirty deposit that you received within thirty (30) days of move out, then your receipt of the itemization for the debit well beyond the thirty (30) day period is a big deal since it is in violation of your state's statute on the subject.

However, if you agree with the debit from your security deposit, then the late itemization is not an issue from what you have written.


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