How do I go about getting my security deposit back from a former landlord?
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How do I go about getting my security deposit back from a former landlord?
I’ve tried contacting him but he has yet to respond or send the money.
Asked on November 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no agency or government department which will recover this for you. The way for you to recover a security deposit which you believe the landlord has illegally withheld is to sue him or her for the money. Often, a good idea is to sue in small claims court, where filing fees are low, cases move quickly, and you can act as your own attorney.
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