What to do if our landlord sent us a list of repairs with no monetary estimates?
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What to do if our landlord sent us a list of repairs with no monetary estimates?
List was sent within the 14 days but no totals. Are we entitled to our full deposit back?
Asked on October 15, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country upon move out the former landlord is required when he or she elects to retain a portion of the tenant's security deposit to pay for alleged damages to send a detailed list of damages with back up documents for the repairs. What you have written about does not comply with the law.
Such failure may mandate the return of your entire security deposit. However, most likely you will have to file suit in small claims court for such.
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