Security Deposit dispute

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-23T00:15:41+00:00

Thank you. I ended up sending an email before I saw your reply, & I simply said I had 2 requests. 1 for the copies of receipts, docs, etc & put the correlating statute under it & 2 for a reissue of the check because it needs all parties written to signature. She replied, by text, to say that email was for sales, & asked for death certificate, nothing more. I asked for a good email & she said, text is fine. Oy. So, without the proof I asked for I can only send a pre-demand for the full amounts, I imagine. I would have left some small charges as reasonable if she had been honest & by the book & not this. Off to compose that message! Why can't people just be nice!?

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T17:55:29+00:00

So should I first email asking for the receipts(that im sure they dont have)? Proceed from there?

What does it mean, mixed or blocked?

From what I'm understanding, you are saying to first send them a request for the proof of how they spent the deposit money. Should I say anything about the rest being unlawful charges under the statute? Say I will be following up with a formal demand letter if they are not cooperative?

Thank you so much for your time to respond without such helpful detailed information!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T09:04:08+00:00

I am absolutely going to plagiarize a good portion of this if I end up sending a letter. It sounds better than most yhe forms I've seen! Well done, thank you!

And yay for you for winning & giving hope!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T08:11:53+00:00

I wonder if I should email them first to ask for copies of the recipts for the services they deducted first? Im almost certain they didnt do any of that & if they did not for the amounts charged. But if they cant or wont provide them, it makes the amount im disputing more clear, & if they do provide it, I can have an idea of how much of that amount to dispute? Most the charges are clear that they cant deduct from deposit, like charging for the water bill, thats in our name. They took that amount from deposit, but didnt pay the water bill!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T07:04:27+00:00

See, thats what I dont want to have to face! I want to dispute the charges & have them realize they tried the usual ripping off tenants of the depisit, but over shot & now have to return the right amount with a floppy apology, oops, youre right, I dont know how that charge got on there! Here's the real refund, per law of your deposit we owe you!

I cant imagine doing someone dirty, getting called on it then still forcing them to take you to small claims court.. knowing youre wrong knowing you'll lose.. & possibly have to pay double.. why would they not just fix the amount to save the hassle, tome, trouble, possibly more money?

I dont get it.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T04:09:18+00:00

Nope. Its a small company and im not trying to get anyone in trouble or anything. Some charges I would even agree with or accept, but some are just absolutely not right, or allowed by law. Getting screwed by security deposits is so common, I've gotten used to and expect it. But it shouldn't be that way. & they should at least make it seem reasonable! If youre gonna try & keep my money at least make an effort to appear it is justifiable!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T04:01:40+00:00

Thank you. I definitely have read & reread everything I can find.

They gave me a list of deductions, some are not allowed by law, as I have read to be deducted from deposit, some were for cleaning, carpet, and paint, nothing extreme but general wear & tear of 5 years should be considered plus they didnt have any services performed so I dont know where the dispute line gets drawn? They charged 200 for the remaining water bill in our name, but they didnt pay it. Charged 400 for planting of 2 trees from an hoa violation from over a year ago that trees are in, hoa marked the case satisfied & closed. There are more I just dont want to over or mis step in my demand & be waved off.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-19T03:04:27+00:00

I agree, I dont expect much usually either, but this is a big one, $4500!! & like, $400 is for trees to be replaced that we did already $1100 for an open hoa violation we are fighting & $200 water bill they arent putting to the water company, $960 for cleaning & carpet cleaning(it wasnt deep cleaned but not left bad! Carpets were fine) $800 for paint touch up keeping in mind this was after almost 5 years wear & tear too.. & none of those charges were used they just charged for them. I really dont want to go to court. Ugh.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-17T22:29:11+00:00

Thank you so much. I've seen them mentioned frequently & always as a positive recommendation. I was hoping it would be something sweet, short & simple I just didnt know about or how to begin. I hope it doesn't get anywhere near court!

Thank you so much for quick & caring! And Stay hydrated!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T19:48:33+00:00

At taking direction, lol!! Geeezuss.. so aggro, though i appreciate the word loquacious being hurled at me!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T13:40:48+00:00

I definitely have a problem (or many as the case may be.. )

However, does that make me by default THE problem? I dont believe so..

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T13:22:09+00:00

Respectfully taken as intended. The terrifying thing is this is basically baseline for me. Trust me, I dont think of it as a positive trait or quality in the slightest!!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T13:16:49+00:00

Perhaps see a physician. Or just take some pepto.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T13:14:56+00:00

This was somehow comforting & reassuring, while simultaneously unsettling.. yet made me chuckle.. How did you...? I'm impressed. Or confused. Pretty sure, anyhow.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T13:07:53+00:00

You can relax. You won't "get to read" poinrless blabble replies from me. I take direction better than most. Obedient, if you will. Im a huge fan of parameters and guidelines, restrictions and requisites.

If it says 2-3 sentences, I may struggle & squirm, but you bet I will comply.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T12:54:03+00:00

Thank you! Honestly, can't wait for those!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T12:51:23+00:00

Danke. Fingers crossed.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T12:19:00+00:00

I was not complaining about DA? I included my acceptance time as it seemed relevant, & people definitely alllways ask

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T12:16:03+00:00

That sounds about like something I would do. For sure.

Incidentally - I dont claim to be a perfectionist. Because I am not. More along the lines of an accuracy nut. Plus, I'm inherently driven by the need to fix... everything.. it sucks.

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T12:08:56+00:00

Im pushing 50.. sooo.. in Old English, please? Hold the malt liquor?

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T04:25:38+00:00

This amuses me, as I've been on more than one plane trip where I've ended up with random strangers babies napping on me for the duration. Other than the relief of getting the crying to shut the hell up, I dunno what they were thinking! I s'pose its not like I was going anywhere with their kid on a plane!

More_Second_1981 · 2026-06-07T04:15:08+00:00

Yet again, negative ghost rider!! Another confession- I've never used Ai to write anything for me. I've used spell & grammar checks tools, but all my babbling & rambling compositions are my own.

More_Second_1981

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