Security deposit Questions

[Shodhan Patel]

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Need some help/advice

My tenant who rented the house for half a decade left only giving 2 wk notice (contract said 3 months). He ruined the place, more than normal wear and tear on floors, walls and bathrooms. The stove we replace less then 2 years ago now needs to be replaced again as the cleaners can’t salvage it. That’s the back ground.

Now he has sent the PM and Us a threatening letter to take us to court over his security deposit and damages. He claims to be another Real Estate investor. Do I have any grounds to keep the security deposit? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.