QUESTION
My security deposit was held in an account that was closed shortly after being opened and we never got yearly statements, can I sue landlord for this?
Asked on Oct 30th, 2017 on Landlord and Tenant Law - New York
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Our landlord is suing us for damage to the property, can I counter-sue because he never gave us the deposit statement after the 1st year? we lived there for 5 years.
1 ANSWER
Landlord and Tenant Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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Goldberg & Lindenberg, P.C.
You are entitled to use your security deposit as a set off against any damages claimed by the landlord.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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