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Tenant Security Deposit Question

Tenant gave notice on move out but he didn't give his correct forwarding address to me. I sent certified letter to the address he gave me, as required by statutes but it was returned to me.

83.49 (5) states that LL is relieved of the notice requirements if tenant doesn't provide address in certified letter seven days before move out but also states that the tenant's right to sd isn't waived. If it isn't waived, what am I to do, under the circumstances? Suddenly, he has popped up out of nowhere demanding his security deposit (which he relinquished anyway due to an extensive amount of damage). Does anyone know the answer to this?


Asked on 9/23/08, 3:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Re: Tenant Security Deposit Question

Hopefully you kept the returned mail that you sent him regarding the fact that he was not owed a refund of deposit due to damages and have the documentation to prove the damages were legitimate. If so you may win a challenge by the tenant if they sue you for the deposit.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 7:13 pm


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