What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio
I'm not exactly sure how this works...
My landlord sent me a check two weeks ago for the amount of $210, when my security deposit was for $575. I stayed 10 days passed the end of lease date due to conflicts with my new place, and we agreed on prorating the month at the standard monthly rent amount of $575 plus the water bill ($20 a month for two people). So, $595 prorated for 10 days comes out to $198.33. $575-198.33 = $376.67. That means I've been shorted $166.67.
He also added on a $45 carpet cleaning charge, and under Ohio law, a landlord cannot automatically charge cleaning/repairing fees that are not based on actual damage beyond reasonable wear and tear. I figure he could probably make something up here though.
Under Ohio law, if the landlord wrongfully withholds any portion of a security deposit, the tenant is entitled to recover double the amount wrongfully withheld. I am bit confused about this, what exactly entitles me to double? Or is it just what it is? So I am demanding the amount of $333.34 plus court fees from him.
Am I taking a financial risk here by filing this small claims form? Help would be appreciated!
I'm not exactly sure how this works...
My landlord sent me a check two weeks ago for the amount of $210, when my security deposit was for $575. I stayed 10 days passed the end of lease date due to conflicts with my new place, and we agreed on prorating the month at the standard monthly rent amount of $575 plus the water bill ($20 a month for two people). So, $595 prorated for 10 days comes out to $198.33. $575-198.33 = $376.67. That means I've been shorted $166.67.
He also added on a $45 carpet cleaning charge, and under Ohio law, a landlord cannot automatically charge cleaning/repairing fees that are not based on actual damage beyond reasonable wear and tear. I figure he could probably make something up here though.
Under Ohio law, if the landlord wrongfully withholds any portion of a security deposit, the tenant is entitled to recover double the amount wrongfully withheld. I am bit confused about this, what exactly entitles me to double? Or is it just what it is? So I am demanding the amount of $333.34 plus court fees from him.
Am I taking a financial risk here by filing this small claims form? Help would be appreciated!