Partial Refund

[sksnell]

I live in Ohio and there seems to be no one in my area who will answer my question without charging me a consultation fee. Any help is appreciated!

My previous landlady sent me a check for a partial refund of my security deposit and marked it "refund in full". I intend to take her to small claims court for the remainder. The words "refund in full" are what I'm confused about. If I accept the partial check, am I giving up my right to sue her for the remainder of my deposit?

 

[HomeGuru]

You've been talking to the wrong people.

The answer is no. Cash that check and sue for the balance. Oh just to make you feel good and L bad, cross out those words before cashing the check. Or better yet cross out the words "in full" and write in 'partial' so it states 'refund partial.'

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