Getting Back My Deposit

[mjace]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NYC

On June 1st 2017 I rented a room from 2 women who were on the lease. On January 4th 2018 I gave them notice that I would be moving out on Feb. 1st. They told me that I would have to wait until they had a new roommate so that I could get my deposit back. It is now March 8th, 2 months after I have moved, and they dodge my text messages. Last message I received said that they still hadn't secured a new roommate and that when they do, that I would get my money back. I don't see how I have to wait 2 months or possibly more to get my deposit back. I feel like they used my deposit to party instead of saving it and now don't want to pay. All we had was a verbal agreement and the text message they sent me as proof they are holding my money hostage. Do I have enough to take them to small claims court for my deposit?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

More than enough. As long as you can prove you paid a deposit.

 

[mjace]

More than enough. As long as you can prove you paid a deposit.

I payed them through PAYPAL. I'm not sure if that would be enough proof of payment.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

It will have to be enough since that is what you have. At least it proves you paid something.

Your only other problem would be to prove it was, in fact, a deposit.

 

[STEPHAN]

How did you give them notice?

 

[mjace]

It will have to be enough since that is what you have. At least it proves you paid something.

Your only other problem would be to prove it was, in fact, a deposit.

I really appreciate the advice you have given. Thank you.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

You are welcome. Please come back and let us know how it turns out.