Landlord provides false claims in attempt to steal former tenant's security deposit, tenant takes him to court: 'I am entitled [...] to the full return of my deposit'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Aug 11, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

Moving out is a stressful process for anyone, but it can only be made worse when you're leaving on poor terms with your previous landlord. 

I remember having to leave my first New York apartment for a variety of reasons, one of which was the never-fully-resolved roach infestation issue along with the incessant leaking of our ceiling every time it rained. Despite doing everything in our power to get our property management to take the situation seriously, the conflict was never resolved and could only end with our departure from the unit. Thankfully, even with my non-confrontational early-twenties naivete, I got a significantly reduced rent amount for my last month there. I couldn't imagine what it would be like if my shady landlord tried to steal my security deposit from me like this landlord attempted to do to this Redditor. However, like the original poster (OP), I would not have let him get away with it.

Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the full correspondence between the landlord and tenant in question. For more stories like this, here is one about another brush with authority between an IT guy and his boss.

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    Landlord Stealing my Deposit My Landlord wanted to sell the place I was living in. We moved out after being unable to renew
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    the lease. Now he's refusing to return the deposit and never provided an itemized receipt within 60 days as is required in my lease and colorado law. He's
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    now claiming dubious damages. I have a moveout video indicating all of this is bull. Curious to get your thoughts on it.
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    22:31 262 Touay 17.27 5GE 30 Hi. It's been 64 days since we moved out. Under Colorado law since we haven't received the deposit back in less than 60 days we're entitled to the full return of it
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    Today 22:19 No, your entitled to none of it back because you damaged $1200 worth of carpet, $100 worth of screen doors, never cleaned the place once while you lived there resulting in 30 hours of cleaning, repainting, and a long list of other items really this is a thing for you to try to do. We literally just finished cleaning less than a week ago; you left the place absolutely disgusting
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    Colorado law is clear. We have videos and photos of the place. Please refer all future correspondence to touch I have photos Do you want to work this out amicably or not? I will be in
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    22:31 262 5GE 30 I am entitled to under Colorado law to the full return of my deposit after 60 days with an itemized receipt of any deductions. Im happy to see my full deposit to me in the mail tomorrow. Otherwise this will be a legal matter. JUSTIA U.S. Law 2022 Colorado Code :: Title 38 - Property - Real and Personal :: Article 12 - Ten... law.justia.com
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    If this is a legal matter. Refer all correspondence to my email Luckily I already provided you with the cost of carpet in writing Anyway, I'll give you $500 which you don't deserve right now, or you can try some futile legal action This is truly disgusting behavior + Text Message
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    NoMoreMonkeyB... . 12h ago I'm pretty sure he's about to owe damages, too. I wouldn't move an inch on this. Take everything you can. The fact that he immediately caved when you indicated you're going to pursue legal action is pretty. telling.
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    KatieTSO • 9h ago OP, since you live in Colorado: I'm a notary here, I'd be happy to provide you with free/discounted notarizations for you if you need it (related to this case) depending on what part of Colorado you're at. DM if interested.
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    jt... . . 10h ago Edited 2h ago "or you can try some futile legal action" ok! see ya in court.
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    LazyIndependen... • 12h ago Nice. Take his sorry tail to court. Don't let him bullC his way out of it.
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    Blibbobletto 11h ago Crazy for him to offer $500 if it's so obvious that he's entitled to it all. You'd think on a slam dunk like this he would try to keep his $500. "I never stole that money, and furthermore I gave it all back."
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    ErikGoesBoomski • 11h ago . What an absolute buffoon. I hope they show up in court and try to pull this bull. Best of luck and happy hunting!
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    Haunting-Angle-5... . 4h ago The fact that he offered you $500 to drop it immediately tells me he has no case and he's panicking and trying to bribe/bully you out of taking him to the cleaners. Get 'im. Take this to court and then update please.
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    tamere2k • 6h ago 60 days is wild. In New York they have 14 days.
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    Lower-Procedure... 6h ago typically carpet can't be taken from the deposit UNLESS it was new carpet and you ruined it. The older it is the less he can use. It's called normal wear and tear. Now if it was saturated with excrements that's a different story. If it took 30 hours of cleaning that alone should have probably taken the deposit if he had hired out for it.
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