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Re: What process to go through in returning Security ? - Landlord Forum thread 361086

Re: What process to go through in returning Security ? by Garry on January 30, 2021 @19:52

                              
Only write the following on the check in the bottom notation ------ "Return of remainder of security deposit" You should send the former tenant a letter with the check inside it. The letter should be specific/detailed as to what you deducted from the deposit.

Name the various things you had to clean, repair, replace, etc, and attach a price to each item. Total them all up, and then show the original deposit, less the charges against the deposit. That should show the amount you are returning to the T in a check. If the T does not like the amount you returned, they have the option to either accept that amount, or take you to court.

95% of the time, if a LL returnes a portion of the deposit, the T will not spend the extra time and money to take you to court. And if the do take you to court, a judge will usually side with the LL. Just be sure you have all the charges well documented with pics and witnesses.
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