Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
Landord holding Security Deposit without any reasons
I've a bi-monthly verbal contract. LL is holding my deposit for no reasons. Thr r no papers & I just had to give a 15-day notice before leaving. I gave the LL 1M notice verbally and he's now claiming that there was no notice. I've records for all my payments. The appt was given back in a good condition. I'd like to teach LL a lesson for just harassing students for no reasons and wasting our time. Any advice and help in this matter will b highly appreciated. Deposit amt is $1200.
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Re: Landord holding Security Deposit without any reasons
You can go to small claims court & file a complaint on your own behalf against the landlord. By law, the landlord must give you notice within 30 day of you moving as to what damages are in the apartment. If he fails to do this, the court may grant you back double the amount of security deposit.
If the matter is in Bergen County, call me for help.
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Re: Landord holding Security Deposit without any reasons
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Re: Landord holding Security Deposit without any reasons
The landlord is required to either return the security deposit to you within 30 days or send you notice why he is sending you less than the full deposit, itemizing the damage he is claiming you caused. If the landlord fails to contact you within the 30 days, you may be entitled to double your security deposit and the landlord may have to pay your attorney's fees. There are other regulations that the landlord must comply with. You should seek the advice of an attorney.