Security deposits should be held by the municipality. Should the landlord wish to claim it, they can prove their case in court.

Fuck the status quo forever. Unforgivable.

  • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    7 months ago

    There are laws and rules, but nearly no one has the time/money/energy to go after getting them enforced since it all ends up costing more money to pursue.

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      7 months ago

      My previous landlord owes me $3,200. I still have a few months before it’s too late for me to take them to small claims court, but I’m chronically ill and simply don’t have the energy. Which the landlord knew.

      I left the house cleaner than it was when I moved in.