What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Kentucky
I've found this forum very useful over the years, so I thought I wouldd explain my situation and get some input.
I realize that some questions frustrate some of you, but please, please, refrain from being a smart a**. I cant take that right now.
My situation: I was an in an abusive relationship for years and finally decided to remove myself from the situation. I found a new apartment the next town over; I explained to the manager of the apartment complex what my situation was like, and he showed me a townhouse that he was working on, it was to be move-in ready on 2/15/2016. It was well within my budget, and a decent place, so I decided to go with it. This was on 1/25/2016. I paid the full deposit of $775 on this date, in cash. There was no formal lease given to me, just a receipt stating"Deposit non-refundable if tenant backs out of lease, or does not finish lease.." I thought that was pretty fair.
Somehow, and, I'm not even totally sure how this happened, (phone records, perhaps?), my ex-partner was able to find out the contact information for the manager of the townhome complex that I had signed the lease for. He told the manager several crazy things about me---said that I paid the deposit with a bad check (WRONG! I paid in CASH), and just basically a bunch of childish stuff. The manager confirmed to my ex-partner that I paid in cash, and for some reason, went on to disclose which townhouse/apartment (the actual number!) that I would be living in.
I did not believe any of this, I thought my ex was lying because it sounds beyond ludicrous. Well, sure enough! He wasn�t. My ex was able to provide me with screen shots with all of this information being clearly displayed in a text message conversation between him and my to-be landlord.
Concerned about the situation and for my safety in general, I called and asked the landlord/manager about this, and why he would disclose such information. He told me that they have enough drama there now and they are not welcoming anymore in, and that I was no longer able to move into the apartment that I paid the deposit on. I asked for my deposit back, and he literally laughed at me and told me that I should seek legal counsel, and gave me a card with their attorneys information listed. I asked for the owners name, he would not provide me with this information, or his last name. I was able to find out his name by searching tax records's, he's one of the top surgeons here in my area.
So, I emailed the attorney (I'm dumb with this stuff?) and he replied telling me that I was not to contact anyone from the apartment complex directly unless I do so through legal counsel as I stated I would to the manager... I NEVER STATED THAT. I NEVER said anything about legal counsel whatsoever. So clearly, the apartment manager/landlord has lied to him. I don't have legal counsel! I simply want a refund! I paid a deposit of $775.
I cannot find any contact information for the actual owner, other than his practices' number, and I'm actually kind of scared to contact anyone at this point. I did call the housing authority as well, they said they are unable to assist as it is not section 8/subsidized housing.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I really just wanted to get my money back, find another place, and go on with my life. We are talking $775, not millions. Do I chalk this up to a loss, or is there anything I can do?
I've found this forum very useful over the years, so I thought I wouldd explain my situation and get some input.
I realize that some questions frustrate some of you, but please, please, refrain from being a smart a**. I cant take that right now.
My situation: I was an in an abusive relationship for years and finally decided to remove myself from the situation. I found a new apartment the next town over; I explained to the manager of the apartment complex what my situation was like, and he showed me a townhouse that he was working on, it was to be move-in ready on 2/15/2016. It was well within my budget, and a decent place, so I decided to go with it. This was on 1/25/2016. I paid the full deposit of $775 on this date, in cash. There was no formal lease given to me, just a receipt stating"Deposit non-refundable if tenant backs out of lease, or does not finish lease.." I thought that was pretty fair.
Somehow, and, I'm not even totally sure how this happened, (phone records, perhaps?), my ex-partner was able to find out the contact information for the manager of the townhome complex that I had signed the lease for. He told the manager several crazy things about me---said that I paid the deposit with a bad check (WRONG! I paid in CASH), and just basically a bunch of childish stuff. The manager confirmed to my ex-partner that I paid in cash, and for some reason, went on to disclose which townhouse/apartment (the actual number!) that I would be living in.
I did not believe any of this, I thought my ex was lying because it sounds beyond ludicrous. Well, sure enough! He wasn�t. My ex was able to provide me with screen shots with all of this information being clearly displayed in a text message conversation between him and my to-be landlord.
Concerned about the situation and for my safety in general, I called and asked the landlord/manager about this, and why he would disclose such information. He told me that they have enough drama there now and they are not welcoming anymore in, and that I was no longer able to move into the apartment that I paid the deposit on. I asked for my deposit back, and he literally laughed at me and told me that I should seek legal counsel, and gave me a card with their attorneys information listed. I asked for the owners name, he would not provide me with this information, or his last name. I was able to find out his name by searching tax records's, he's one of the top surgeons here in my area.
So, I emailed the attorney (I'm dumb with this stuff?) and he replied telling me that I was not to contact anyone from the apartment complex directly unless I do so through legal counsel as I stated I would to the manager... I NEVER STATED THAT. I NEVER said anything about legal counsel whatsoever. So clearly, the apartment manager/landlord has lied to him. I don't have legal counsel! I simply want a refund! I paid a deposit of $775.
I cannot find any contact information for the actual owner, other than his practices' number, and I'm actually kind of scared to contact anyone at this point. I did call the housing authority as well, they said they are unable to assist as it is not section 8/subsidized housing.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I really just wanted to get my money back, find another place, and go on with my life. We are talking $775, not millions. Do I chalk this up to a loss, or is there anything I can do?
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