Re: Do I sue landlord? Is it worth it? - Landlord Forum thread 247354

Re: Do I sue landlord? Is it worth it? by David (Delaware) on February 7, 2012 @07:10

Yes the law clearly states that if the landlord does not prove the location of the deposit within 20 days or return the deposit from the time the letter was delivered to their mail box then they owe the deposit. An additional 20 days and the tenant gets double. This is before the tenant even moves out. It also clearly states court is not needed to enforce this because it is clearly written. However, I can still go to court, but if I do that I'm gonna charge her with everythign I have.

Far as the changes go to the property. The landlord was written notices of the repairs needed. She refused to make the repairs. She was given another notice of intent to repair and notified that would reserve legal right to take maximum 25% of the rent each month these repairs are made. THe tenant code states she has 20 days to dispute changes being allowed, or state no, or have the repairs made.

Due to the fact we were on unemployment it was the only place we could get approve.

BEFORE WE MOVED IN WE GOT IN WRITING FROM HER that the place looked like crap and needed repairs. We also got in writing that any repairs we wanted to make we could including painting. We also got in writing that we could take it out of the rent. It is apart of the lease.

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