What can a tenant do, if a landlord refuses to refund the deposit or refunds only a portion of it?
Ans. The best thing is for the tenant to first try and negotiate with the landlord; perhaps with the help of a mediator, failing which, the tenant can take the landlord to the small claims court. However, to avoid expensive litigation, landlords should screen prospective tenants thoroughly, weeding out undesirable elements with past evictions or criminal pasts. Visit www.e-renter.com for tenant screening and background check services.
