Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Tenant breach of Lease
8 months ago I was diagnosed ''Severely Depressed'' I was renting a condo from a private owner. I had signed a 2 year lease. I moved out 5-31-09 and the lease expired 9-21-09. I assisted the out of state owner show the condo and obtain a new tenant who moved in on 6-1-09. I paid for professional cleaning and carpet shampooing which I have receipts for. The owner is refusing to refund my security deposit. The owner states he is not going after the breached lease amount however he wants an additional $300.00 to cover his expenses for finding a new tenant. He found the tenant on Craigslist and I showed the condo to her. Legally what can I do to recover the security deposit since I could not afford the condo being on California State Disability?

Asked on 6/02/09, 4:30 pm

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

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Re: Tenant breach of Lease

You can file a small claims lawsuit. You might be able to qualify for a fee waiver.

Answered on 6/02/09, 4:35 pm

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Re: Tenant breach of Lease

Make written demand for refund. Then file in small claims court if you think you are owed money.

Answered on 6/02/09, 5:46 pm

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