When to take legal steps against a landlord who has not paid a security deposit back?
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When to take legal steps against a landlord who has not paid a security deposit back?
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Asked on November 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In most states, including yours, I believe, the landlord has a month to return the deposit, or so much of it as is being returned, plus a statement or accounting of any deductions taken from it; therefore, the landlord has not done anything wrong yet. However, if the landlord does not return the deposit and/or provide the accounting in another two weeks, you could sue the landlord, such as in small claims court, where you could act as your own attorney, for the money.
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