If my manager did not do a walk-through with me and now they found damage to the apartment, can they keep my deposit?
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If my manager did not do a walk-through with me and now they found damage to the apartment, can they keep my deposit?
Asked on August 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have a lesson learned in your matter where you did not have the property manager do a walk through with you upon exit of your former rental where after the fact alleged damage has been found to it. As such, under the laws of all states in this country, your security deposit is at risk for being debited against the damages claimed to have been caused by you.
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