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What can a tenant do if a former landlord refuses to return a security deposit?

April 26, 2017deposit landlord Return security tenant

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What can a tenant do if a former landlord refuses to return a security deposit?

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If a landlord refuses to return a security deposit, a tenant’s only option is to file a lawsuit against the landlord. Generally, when the security deposit does not exceed $5,000.00, a tenant can sue in small claims court.