QUESTION
I rented a vacation house recently for a family reunion and after we left someone left a negative review. The owner is now suing me for defamation.
Asked on Aug 19th, 2013 on Real Estate - Nevada
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And he is withholding my security deposit of about $1500 because he is bringing the suit against me for some amount of money he lost because of the negative review. Can he legally withhold this deposit ( the house passed inspection when we left) and if not, how can I get the money. Can he sue me for defamation if I did not write the review.
1 ANSWER
R. Christopher Reade
Vacation rentals may fall under NRS 118A.242, which requires an accounting and return of the security deposit within thirty days. Alleged defamation is not a basis for retention of security deposit under this statute. Furthermore defamation is a very difficult claim to prove if you did write the review. Obviously if you did not write the review, you have a great claim against the Landlord.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2013 at 3:17 PM