damage deposit

[no1mine]

Is there a certain time period in which the landlor can charge you with damages after you have an apartment. I live in Tennesse

 

[happy&lucky]

why?

 

[no1mine]

damage refund

O recently moved out of an apartment and when I left the landlady told me she wasn't giving my deposit back because I had caused here not to be able to rent it. I took her to small claims court and she brought in all kinds of bills that showed damage i had supposedly done. I was given 38 dollars and court costs. She said well I am not finished tallying, so I will sue him for the rest. I have been gone from ther for over a month now.

 

[happy&lucky]

anyone can sue anyone......she has to serve you the papaers and you bring your proof....too bad you didnt take pictures....before you gave her back the key

 

[no1mine]

damage report

I understand that what i am asking is what about a year from now, she finds something wrong cna she still claim it was me. I mean the judge seemed to just take her word that everything was true about the apartment's condition.

 

[JETX]

In Tennessee, there are specific conditions for the landlord to notice damages and to advise the former tenant of same. They are:
"66-28-301. Security deposits.
(b) Within three (3) business days of the termination of occupancy but prior to any repairs or cleanup of the premises, the landlord shall inspect the premises and compile a comprehensive listing of any damage to the unit which is the basis for any charge against the security deposit and the estimated dollar cost of repairing such damage. The tenant shall then have the right to inspect the premises to ascertain the accuracy of such listing. The landlord and the tenant shall sign such listing, which signatures shall be conclusive evidence of the accuracy of such listing. If the tenant refuses to sign such listing, the tenant shall state specifically in writing the items on the list to which the tenant dissents, and shall sign such statement of dissent. If the tenant has moved or is otherwise inaccessible to the landlord, the landlord shall mail a copy of the listing of damages and estimated cost of repairs to the tenant at the tenant's last known mailing address.

Further, Tennessee seems to be one of the few states that places a LOT of requirements on the landlord that he might have overlooked in your case. I would suggest you read the entire Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Act and note any that they might have violated. A copy can be found at:
http://198.187.128.12/tennessee/lpe...=&skc=8000000200039002&c=curr&gh=1&2.0#LPHit1

Take specific note of the requirements for the security deposit:
- Must be deposited in a separate account and the tenant advised where the account is located.
- Damage walk-through within 3 days of vacating and the tenant has the right to verify the damages claimed.