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Here's the email! See below for the transcript.
Mr [redacted]
This afternoon, we will be filing a case in small claims court against the corporation you represent, [redacted].
By not returning our security deposit within 30 days of the end of the lease, without providing an itemized list of deductions within the same time period, you have violated GA Code § 44-7-34. Per O.C.G.A. § 44-7-35, you thereby forfeit any right to withhold any portion of the security deposit. Additionally, we are entitled to sue for up to three times the amount illegally withheld, unless you can show by a preponderance of the evidence that this was an accident. Our phone records showing well over a dozen unreturned phone calls, the fact that the check was not dated until the 6th of April (7 days after the 30-day deadline), the fact that the check was not made available to us until the 16th of April (17 days after the deadline), as well as the fact that your company deducted $200 from the deposit despite having only $170 in documented damages show quite clearly that this was not an honest mistake.
We tried to deal with this outside of court, and we asked for only $382. Because of your failure to meet our reasonable requests, despite your obvious violation of the law, we will now be suing for
$1,425 ($400 security deposit +$75 refundable pet deposit *3)
Plus $18.91 for certified letter costs
Plus interest on the amount owed (determined by date of judgment)
Plus cost of legal process (estimated $85)
We tried to settle this amicably, and for a small amount. Now we will settle this legally, and for the maximum amount allowable by law.
We have no desire to settle outside court for any amount less than $1,425 plus all costs already incurred. There is no need for you to contact us.
Sincerely, [redacted]
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