Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

security deposits--statutes and limitations

Basically, we moved out of an apartment August , 2001... Sept. 1, 2001 a new company bought out the old( new managment). In September 2001, we received our security deposit back to our new home. On Nov. 14, 2001 the new landlords sent me a bill for 798.00, for new carpet, new wallpaper, etc... All of this weas old at time of move in...my question: Isnt the security deposit just that-- a deposit of security.. Since we received our full deposit back, doesnt that make their claim null and void--ILLEGAL per Ohio law..code 5321.16.. Can they LEGALLY bill us after thirty days..Even after our full receipt of our security deposit?????Thanks much...LTE :)


Asked on 11/24/01, 1:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: security deposits--statutes and limitations

The landlord should have kept the security deposit. He was nice to return it. The landlord can come after you for all expenses that are above and beyond ordinary wear and tear. They can not have you pay to replace the old carpet unless you have damaged it beyond normal wear and tear such as burn holes or pet stains or marks, etc.

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Answered on 12/02/01, 9:22 pm


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