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Damages Exceed Security Deposit
What options are available to landlords if the damages caused by a tenant exceed the security deposit?
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What options are available to landlords if the damages caused by a tenant exceed the security deposit?
Send them a list of itemized charges and demand they pay what is owed within 15 days. If they don't, take them to Small Claims court.
If you intend to sue, make sure everything is well documented. The one who documents usually wins.
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