Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

I contacted a person regarding a rental, I viewed the property and wanted to rent. They asked for a deposit, which I furnished to them by check. They said they had two other persons viewing the property as well, but that they would be in touch. I then called the initial contact person(as soon as I left the property) and told them that I was interested and what is the next step. They could not furnish me with any additional information at that time of my phone call and said they would be in touch with me when they had all the necessary information. I then needed to attend a funeral in another state, not returning back until several days. I noticed I did recieve a phone call from the initial contact person, but no message. I needed to make other housing arrangements, due to the fact that I did not have necessary contact numbers to get in touch with the property that I was interested in. I returned and found numbers and immediately called. The person that has some relationship with the owner of the property, said there would be no problem with the refund. I then recieved a email response after I contacted the contact person saying that I mislead them and shouldnt have lied and no monies would be refunded. What are my legals rights in this situation?

Asked on 3/29/10, 8:47 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Sue these SOB's in your local small claims court for the amount of your deposit

and court costs + whatever punitive damages the court may be willing

to grant you for this ostensibly outrageous behaviour on the part of those

responsible.(And, even if no such damages are available, it doesn't hurt to ask.)

Answered on 4/03/10, 10:00 am

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