Can i lose all sec deposit for this

[mooney08]

What is the name of your state?Alabama

If I return my key a couple of weeks after moving out of town, can my landlord, who says he had to change he locks for the next resident, keep my entire sec. deposit ($500)?

 

[ENASNI]

well

What is the name of your state?Alabama

If I return my key a couple of weeks after moving out of town, can my landlord, who says he had to change he locks for the next resident, keep my entire sec. deposit ($500)?

Truly seems drastic...
I would think if he lost rent on the unit for that period of time he could charge you rent, but I see from your other post that he moved someone in the very next day.

I would write a letter requesting your security Deposit, stating that the cost of a new lock and labor you will accept as being deducted but otherwise give a time limit of when you want to recieve refund.

Or look in your State's landlord tenant laws to find out if they have a time limit to send you either a list of deductions or the refund.
I really do not like your state's website... so I will let you look... okay.

Just my 2-cents.
http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/CodeOfAlabama/1975/135724.htm
Send letter CCCR.
Good Luck

 

[AwomanFedup]

Mooney

Mooney, You would think they would change the locks for the new tenants anyways. I think it's just an excuse to keep your money. He should atleast rotate locks every few tenants, if he wants to keep costs down. $500.00 for a key returned 2 weeks later is a bit much! View your lease agreement. Let me know how it all turned out. It's a dog eat dog world out there isn't it!? Best Always , AwomanFedup

 

[mooney08]

where can i find info?

Ive searched the website provided in a earlier post with no luck to find info on this matter. Does anyone know where i can find more info on this??

thanks

 

[ENASNI]

Oy

Ive searched the website provided in a earlier post with no luck to find info on this matter. Does anyone know where i can find more info on this??

thanks

Whoa, if you think you are going to find something "key-specific" ( hee hee E made a punny) then you are really reaching there buddy.

I gave you that website for any info it may have on time limits for the return on your security deposit.

You need to make a paper trail of your request for your security Deposit if you mean to lean towards small claims court... otherwise...drop it.