Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania
Defense against damage to apartment
I vacated my apartment and have no proof that I did not cause any damage except my word. I lived in the apartment for only a year. What can I do to get back my security deposit without large deductions being taken?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Defense against damage to apartment
Did you do a walk through with the landlord prior to you vacating the apartment? If not? Why didn't you.
More than likely the landlord took pictures or recorded the damages in a standard form. So you don't have anything to disprove the damages.
Your only chance to recover is if the landlord failed, within 30 days of your vacating the apartment, to provide you with a list of damages and their cost. If the total charges are less than the deposit then you should get the difference. If the charges are more then you get a bill.
Now if you did NOT hear from the landlord in 30 day you can get your deposit back. However, don't ask for double your deposit back. That opens the door for the landlord to ask for damages.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Re: Defense against damage to apartment
Contact my office or visit my website @ www.alleghenyattorneys.com for more information.
Sincerely,
Marc V. Taiani, Esquire
412.731.0865
www.alleghenyattorneys.com
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