How long can a landlord hold a deposit after I have moved out?
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How long can a landlord hold a deposit after I have moved out?
Landlord will not give the deposit back and keeps adding charges to the deposit. I moved out July 1.
Asked on August 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First everything has to be in writing and sent by certified mail. Notify the landlord of their failure to return the deposit and demand payment. They then have 14 days to return it or a written itemization of the deductions taken. Familiarize yourself with the Nebraska Landlord Tenant Act and what the landlord may deduct. Then sue him if you believe deductions are improper. |
If the landlord fails to comply with the Nebraska Landlord Tenant Act, the tenant may recover the property and money due him or her and reasonable attorney's fees. Good luck. |
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