rented an apartment for 8 years - landlord wants to keep the deposit.

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Hi All,

I just moved out of an apartment in torrance after 8 years and the landlord wants us to pay in damages.


the first letter from landlord was that we are liable for $90 ($500 - repair costs that amounts to $590)

I realized my deposit is $800 not $500 and wrote a letter to landlord stating that the repair cost needed was in part because of deferred maintenance (told manager to repair these items but he failed to do so)

Then landlord came back with a 2nd letter stating Im Now liable for $$695 ($800 - repair cost with other cost added on that amounts $1495).

I had asked for him to produce the signed lease agreeement but he did not mention it. I lost the lease agreement too.

is this landlord shady or is he just doing what is fair for him?