Property Management companies not releasing Security Deposit

[Kimmie Cole]

HelloI have a question, in regards to Property Management in Kansas City, MO. I just recently changed Property Management companies due to many complications with the company, one being they would apply late fees before the owner disbursement. They also had maintenance fees (not approved by owner) "charged to the tenant" leaving a balance while changing over companies. With the transfer, they are now withholding the Tenant's Security Deposit and will not released it to the New Property Management Company. Stating that the Tenant has an open Balance for Repairs, in which they kept March rents to cover some repair cost. Can they Legal keep the Tenant's Security Deposit?