Land lord lost our lease, what are my rights?

[stonny9]

Most of the time you have to give a written notice of your move our date even if your lease is ending or has ended by that date. Typically it is a 30 day notice. I am assuming that even if you moved out without the proper notice that the landlord is still obligated to send the proper notice within the specified time of his/her intent to keep whatever portion of the security and the reason(s) why.

Start off by reviewing your state laws and sending a certified letter requesting your deposit refund. Cite any laws applicable laws in letter but keep it peaceful and nonthreatening.

[satman40]

State Laws dictate when a Security Deposit Accounting is due,
The LL can order you to produce the Lease in the Discovery process, if you admit having it.
His records will reflect the staring date by your check and all deposits,
Lease many time give the LL Attorney fees in the enforcement of the lease,
Till the collection process begins a LL does not have many rights.

Other than collecting Attorney Fees a lease is a waste of paper, not much protection for the LL.