DO NOT do this. Once you move out wait 21 days and if they haven't paid your deposit back in full, only then request the security deposit + itemized list. Then if they added anything like carpet or lightbulbs (normal wear and tear) dont respond to then. Go straight to small claims court, take a free public defender if required, then you'll get 3x your security deposit back in most states
2026-06-20 07:04:15
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seanmichael76 :
Itemized receipt is required for deductions to the security deposit. It’s the law
2026-07-25 17:46:04
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RavenHowlett :
Fun fact. Floors, blinds and fresh coat of paint is included, you do not have to pay for that because they’re supposed to replace them before renting back out if they’re to dirty or damaged
2026-06-21 14:32:01
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Apollo :
I asked for an itemized receipt and when they couldn’t provide it, they sent me the entire thing back
2026-07-07 03:40:59
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Elizabeth Preston :
As a person that ran a property management company for years and I did it for the TENANTS, I taught my daughter to take videos and pictures of EVERYTHING at move in and move out. I also taught my tenants when they were moving in. My daughter had a landlord that claimed her entire $1300 deposit was used for repairs. It took a lot of back and forth, but she ultimately got her deposit back. Little note to others, they cannot charge you for reasonable wear and tear. Always read your lease!!! There may already be some charges that will automatically be deducted from your deposit. This will allow you to argue any other amount they try and keep.
2026-06-24 14:14:40
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flatbends :
I still remember being charged for cleaning stairs when my apt didn't have stairs
2026-06-17 22:37:13
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Ella ᛑᛗᛛ :
my lease says we actually have to pay for any damages of normal wear and tear and even tried charging us for blinds that we didnt need
2026-07-24 15:48:32
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Susan Wensel :
And check your state laws to see if they were required to put your deposit in an interest bearing account - and they are not allowed to touch the interest
2026-06-16 04:42:00
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Cono44444 :
That's why my security deposit is my final month's rent.
2026-07-17 11:04:54
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DOOSA 1 :
I am facing the same thing right now they took $600 for carpet cleaning apartment cleaning and other repairs and when I showed them a video of how I left the apartment spotless they said we might return like 100
2026-06-16 01:02:19
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CUBA973 :
Just use your deposit for last months rent
2026-06-18 18:31:28
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PeggyStClair :
I'm a landlord to over 300 tenants and my company requires that I send an itemized bill for everything plus we have timelines for how long certain things last like flooring or paint
2026-07-08 19:29:27
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rosenanoate :
does it apply in Nebraska?
2026-07-18 04:27:40
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danny :
I’m a landlord and the deposits never cover the damages so an itemized receipt is just fine by me
2026-06-18 02:57:04
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Jer, jo G :
One time I paid a maid and did all the repairs on my own. I did a walk through and they said it was good and I would get full deposit back. A month later I had no deposit and I asked and they said they needed to do repairs. I called bs, they said ohhh you’re right so sorry and gave me back my money.
2026-07-19 22:36:15
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_natanael7 :
Also make sure to take a video of the property to send showing exactly how it was left. My friends and i did this because the management was known for keeping ppls deposits and we got the full thing
2026-07-19 18:32:58
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🌸K🌸 :
Yall can laugh but judge Judy is who taught me all about my rights 😂
2026-07-20 12:58:22
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lacseyreese :
They took 230 from me for cleaning cost even tho I cleaned the whole place before move out!
2026-06-23 14:48:53
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Mando :
Can I do this a year later
2026-07-20 13:11:08
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𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑠𝑎 :
Before you move out have maintenance come and fix every tiny little thing so you have proof things were already repaired too
2026-07-14 19:01:28
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RajPunjabi :
This is what’s exactly happening to me right now 🙁
2026-06-24 17:20:06
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🌞 SunkissedK :
I learned about an itemized receipt from the ppls court 😏🤣
2026-07-20 00:50:27
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✨️SimplyJazzz ✨️ :
Exactly! I had to do this from our last apartment complex... and it worked!
2026-06-21 23:30:40
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✨ Andi✨ :
I got charged $75 for 3 hairs in the cabinet in the bathroom. I’ll never clean after I move out again. EVER
2026-06-23 00:24:49
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