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    Aug 14, 2008, 01:42 PM
    Rent Deposit
    Hi there!

    Does anyone know how long a landlord can keep a tenant's deposit after the lease is finished?

    I moved out June 23rd, my lease was up June 30th and today... it's August 14th and I still haven't received my deposit back. I received a letter from the apartment complex saying I was to be refunded $100... but I haven't seen a dime. And yes, they have my forwarding address.

    How long do they have before they are supposed to send it back??

    Thank you!
    Michelle
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    Aug 14, 2008, 01:48 PM
    We need to know where you're located. Every state has different time limits for the return of the security deposit.

    If you want to check for yourself you can look here:

    Chart: Deadline for Returning Security Deposits, State-by-State - Real Estate
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    Aug 14, 2008, 01:49 PM
    Oops! I'm sorry!

    I live in Polk County... in Iowa.

    Thank you!
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    Aug 14, 2008, 01:51 PM
    Thank you LisaB4657!!

    So what can I do since it's past 30 days?

    Thank you!
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    Aug 14, 2008, 03:38 PM
    File a lawsuit. Don't even waste your time writing a letter or calling. Just go into court and file. You can probably do it in small claims court.
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