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landlord-tenant deposit question

i gave my landlord the key on the 2nd, i got the deposit list on the 22nd. she initially addressed it wrong(sent on 14th), it got sent back and resent (on the 20th). Is that enough for her to owe me my deposit?

some of her charges on the list are bogus, they were broke or not there upon move-in and not listed on sheet because I didn't think of it, and now she is trying to charge me for it. I just want her to drop it all and let it be, that is why I wanna know how strong the case is for the timely delivery of the deposit info. RCW 59.18.280


Asked on 6/25/07, 10:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: landlord-tenant deposit question

The 14 day requirement about notifying the tenant of the deposit disposition is a little flexible. She could say that you gave her the wrong address and that'

s why the letter went astray.

I write letters like this all the time. When landlords get my letters they tend to return the deposit and quit insisting they are entitled to keep the money.

Don't hesitate to call me if you want to make an appointment.

Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell

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Answered on 6/26/07, 10:03 am


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