We moved into a furnished apartment with a 2 month lease, we paid a $500 deposit and a $300 pet fee. After moving out and into a non furnished apartment in the same complex (signing a 2 year lease) the landlord is now saying we owe $1535.00 for damages on the furnished apartment. Is this legal in Pennsylvania?

Hello t:

Only if you made those damages.

excon

Of course its legal. If you caused those damages, why should the landlord have to foot the bill? The landlord is required to give you an itemized statement of all repairs and other work done on the unit. If you dispute any of the individual charges you can argue them out. But the security deposit is not a cap on how much you can owe.