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sherry
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I had verbally agreed to rent a house. I met with the owner's daughter. The owner lives out of state. I gave the daughter a check for $2,000.00 as a security deposit. She gave me a small piece of paper that was used as a receipt in which she wrote that the money was a non refundable deposit. I knew that statement was unenforceable in this State so I wasnt worried. I was to move in to the house in 30 days. I was to meet with the owner two weeks after I gave the deposit to sign the lease. One week after I gave the deposit I decided to not rent the house because of personal reasons. The owner has refused to give me back my money. I have filed small claims naming the daughter because she was acting as the owners agent. I was wondering if I have a claim also against the daughter because she is not a licensee but accepting money on the owners behalf. Also do I have any recourse in additional monies. Because she didnt refund my money I was unable to pay my rent which cost me an additional $150.00 What do you recommend?