This is a question about a house rental security deposit dispute in Denver, Colorado.

My wife and I rented a 2700 sq. foot house for 10 years. For the last three years we lived there, we had no lease and were on a month-to-month basis. One day, out of the blue, the landlords showed up with an eviction notice and gave us 30 days to vacate. They were selling the house. Obviously, they could have given us more notice. They're ultra-conservative and my wife and I are Democrats. The eviction was no doubt vindictive and possibly retaliatory. After Obama was elected, they were always angry, disrespectful, and complaining about the government when we'd talk to them. (Which was ironic since they work for the Post Office.) After we vacated the house, they sent us a letter about our security deposit within the time required in the lease. They want to keep the entire $1300 plus they're trying to collect another $300. Here are some of their charges: * $250 for damaged window blinds. The blinds we