need_help_plz
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
Hi -
I just signed a lease and paid the security deposit for an apartment I toured today. I was given the keys to the apartment after signing, and decided to begin moving from my previous residence. When I came back with some of my stuff, the door to my apartment was open and there were a ton of boxes. Turns out, someone else was rented the same apartment, but they had paid their deposit a couple weeks back. The lady in charge had forgotten about renting it out already. Worst part, she only had $300 on her because she made the deposit in the meantime. First off -- what are my options to get the other $300 back? And secondly, do I have any additional legal action I can take?
Hi -
I just signed a lease and paid the security deposit for an apartment I toured today. I was given the keys to the apartment after signing, and decided to begin moving from my previous residence. When I came back with some of my stuff, the door to my apartment was open and there were a ton of boxes. Turns out, someone else was rented the same apartment, but they had paid their deposit a couple weeks back. The lady in charge had forgotten about renting it out already. Worst part, she only had $300 on her because she made the deposit in the meantime. First off -- what are my options to get the other $300 back? And secondly, do I have any additional legal action I can take?