Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey
My family and I moved out of a house I rented after my lease was up on December 31, 2010 and 2 months after we moved out of the house. I sent the person we rented the house from a certified letter asking them about our deposit , he signed for the letter but never ever responded at all and we still have not received our deposit, letter or even a phone call to the matter. What is the next step to take in this case.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Since the landlord has not accounted for the deposit within thirty days of the termination of the tenancy, no deductions can be taken for any damages, etc. You might write a reminder but your next step will probably be to file an action in Small Claims Court for the return of the deposit. Suits for the return of security deposits are common in Small Claims and the process is not hard. � See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm
The failure to return the security deposit exposes the landlord to a damages multiplier whereby
you are entitled to double the amount of the rent deposit. I do not remember whether it is double or triple the amount of the rent deposit. It is something I could look up for you,tomorrow, if you give me a call.
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