QUESTION
What can I do if the landlord had stopped the payment for my security deposit after a walk through?
Asked on Mar 31st, 2014 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Idaho
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If a landlord writes you a check for your security deposit after a walk through, does that constitute that they are accepting the property as being cleaned and reasonable wear and tear? What can I do if they stopped payment on the check the next day?
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I would need the details and to be sure that you and the landlord, if you are in Michigan, have acted in accord with the various statutes.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:15 PM
You should make a demand on the landlord for the full deposit. They have 30 days from you leaving to give you an accounting of any deductions from the deposit. If you can't work it out in the 30 days, sue her in Small Claims for three times the amount of the deposit. The law allows for treble damages in this circumstance.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 5:01 PM
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Sue them in small claims court for not honoring the check.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 4:58 PM