QUESTION
The Landlord will not return our the security deposit!
Asked on Oct 03rd, 2021 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Michigan
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We rented a House in Catlett VA for 3 years. This Winter (March) We bought a house up in Michigan, (My home state.) I am a retired Paralegal, and I am embarrassed to be in the situation. We gave the Landlord 3 months notice, We have been up here now living in our home since 6/1/21. I have sent two letters to the Landlord asking for my $2000.00 deposit, she has no answers. However she wants to charge us for not cutting the lawn before we left! Help
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Contact thed Virginia Bar Association's lawyer referal.
Michigan has law that severely punishes landlords withholding security deposits. In Michigan, landlords are required to give the tentant an accounting. If Viriginia has a conversion law that triples damages for civil conversion, with attorney fees, you would have a strong case.
For now, paper things with a certified letter demanding repayment in certified funds or you will take legal action.
best of luck to you!
Answered on Oct 04th, 2021 at 9:43 AM