u/DrugStoreSushi

a few of my friends have gotten screwed on their security deposit lately and it's been rough watching them try to figure out what they're actually owed. the stuff i keep seeing:

• landlords sending back a partial deposit with no itemized list of what they took out and why
• itemized lists that just say "cleaning" or "damages" with no real reason or backup
• timelines way past what the state legally allows (some states give landlords 14 days, some 21, some 30, and plenty of them just blow past it)
• "cleaning fees" or repair charges for stuff that's clearly normal wear and tear

the thing is, renters have way more rights here than most people realize. depending on your state, a missing itemized list alone can mean the landlord forfeits the right to keep any of it. a late return can trigger 2x or 3x damages. normal wear and tear isn't supposed to be on you.

i've spent the last few months going deep on this state by state and i'd like to put it to use. if any of the above is happening to you, dm me. happy to share what i've seen, what your state actually entitles you to, and how to push back.

up front so there's no confusion: i'm one person, not a lawyer, and nothing i say is legal advice. i'm not charging, not upselling, not collecting your info to hand off to anyone. just trying to get better at helping people through this.

a few of my friends have gotten screwed on their security deposit lately and it's been rough watching them try to figure out what they're actually owed. the stuff i keep seeing:

• landlords sending back a partial deposit with no itemized list of what they took out and why
• itemized lists that just say "cleaning" or "damages" with no real reason or backup
• timelines way past what the state legally allows (some states give landlords 14 days, some 21, some 30, and plenty of them just blow past it)
• "cleaning fees" or repair charges for stuff that's clearly normal wear and tear

the thing is, renters have way more rights here than most people realize. depending on your state, a missing itemized list alone can mean the landlord forfeits the right to keep any of it. a late return can trigger 2x or 3x damages. normal wear and tear isn't supposed to be on you.

i've spent the last few months going deep on this state by state and i'd like to put it to use. if any of the above is happening to you, dm me. happy to share what i've seen, what your state actually entitles you to, and how to push back.

up front so there's no confusion: i'm one person, not a lawyer, and nothing i say is legal advice. i'm not charging, not upselling, not collecting your info to hand off to anyone. just trying to get better at helping people through this.