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I vacated a property and according to the law the landlord needs to refund the security deposit within 30 days. The 30-day mark passed and I haven’t heard anything yet – neither refund, nor itemized statement for
charges. The problem is that I have never met the landlord himself because he has authorized property manager and all correspondence and financial affairs were handled by the property manager. He’s the one who’s holding my deposit I doubt if the landlord knows at all. Can I sue the property manager for illegally holding my security deposit or I need to sue the landlord?
Asked on May 17, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Nevada
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Both the landlord and property manager should be named as defendants in your lawsuit for negligence. Negligence can be established by violating a statute such as the statute requiring refund of the security deposit or an accounting within 30 days of vacating the premises.
The landlord (employer) is liable for the negligence of the employee (property manager) which occurred during the course and scope of employment.
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