Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Not getting our security deposit back after beeng forced out of the building due

My question is: We have lived in this apartment complex for 2 years.Rent was always paid in time never beeng late.

The son of the manager was beating and hiting my 2 year old daughter when she was playing on the patio!We tried to ask the parents(the managers of the building)to stop their son's dangerous behiavior but their response was an constent ignorence and loud yeling if we don't like it move out or stay inside attitude!(nuomerios police record of the incident as well as written complaints to the police and fair housing authoritys )so finally we decided to move!(lot of stress,humiliation and etc..)Now we are at a point where they won't even return our security deposit(unit left in exeptional conditions,pictures taken) nor our moving expensis we have askd for.

We are asking for legal help to resolv this matter and get us back on track in this lost world.:-(


Asked on 12/11/02, 11:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: Not getting our security deposit back after beeng forced out of the building

Dear Inquirer:

Nothing herein shall create an attorney-client relationship, unless a written retainer agreement is executed by the attorney and client. This communication contains general information only. Nothing herein shall constitute an attorney-client communication nor legal advice. There likely are deadlines and time-limits associated with your case; you should contact an attorney of your choice for legal advice specific to your personal situation, at once.

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The site contains quite a bit of general information about California Family Law, Tenants' Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, as well as information about me (education, experience, et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Three words: "Small Claims Court." The clerk at your local courthouse is very familiar with security deposit cases and will be very helpful. Go talk to the clerk in person.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 12/12/02, 1:09 pm


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