Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Arizona
I signed a year lease last year my lease is up. we made a verbal agreement on a thousand dollar diposit what are the odds that I will get my money back. and do i have any legal standing at all like witnesses or what do i need to get my money back. Thank you Nate
Asked on 8/08/09, 12:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joan Bundy
Joan Bundy Law
Anything having to do with real estate is supposed to be in writing if it involves a term of a year or more. That being said, I think a judge would show mercy on you given that tenants are presumed to be less sophisticated and more likely to be taken advantage of than landlords. I think you have a very good case for getting your deposit back so long as you didn't cause any damages or require cleanings that need to come out of that amount. Good luck!
Answered on 8/13/09, 11:34 am