Wha to do if it has been over 14 business days since I have moved out but the owner will not call or text me back and I have still not received my deposit?
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Wha to do if it has been over 14 business days since I have moved out but the owner will not call or text me back and I have still not received my deposit?
I have given the keys back to the realtor. The realtor says I’m getting my deposit back from the owner. What should I do? Would I really have to go to small claims court?
Asked on October 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Did you request the return of the deposit from the property owner? In Arizona, the fourteen days doesn't start until you demand of the landlord that s/he refund the deposit. Also, the fourteen days does not include weekends and legal holidays.
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