Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

Return of security deposit

I moved out of a condo after giving the owner 30 days notice. I was on a month to month lease after the first year. He has not responded to any correspondence or acknowledged receipt of keys nor inspection of property. To date 32 days since I moved out still no contact of any kind. According to the lease he was supposed to notify me of bank account where sec deposit was being held and I was supposed to receive the interest which never happened. Legally what can I do to insure return of security deposit?


Asked on 12/05/06, 7:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Kelly Kelly Law

Re: Return of security deposit

A landlord under PA law has thirty days in which to return your deposit and/or give you a written explanation as to any charges for which it would be used. I would go to the District justice where the property is located and file an action to recover the security deposit.

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Answered on 12/05/06, 8:41 am


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