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NER - WWYD?

Sam78Sam78
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Background: we rented a house for 2 years. Virginia law says that if your lease period is over a year, the landlord must put your deposit in an interest bearing account. Knowing that law, the original lease was for a period of 13 months (we then renewed to make it 2 years in total).  We also paid for the entire month of May not knowing when the new tenant would move in (I assumed their lease would start 6/1).  I learned from the leasing agent that the new tenants moved in at least one day early and paid a pro rated amount.

So, for the WWYD - we got our security deposit back today and it was just for the amount of the security deposit - doesn't include the interest, doesn't include a pro rated amount for the day or 2 that the new tenant was in the house.  I'm estimating that the amount we are short is about $100 (should be $75/day for the house prorated and $20 or something in interest).  DH says to let it go, I'm kind of the opinion that $100 is $100, sure the landlord was pretty good and I like her as a person, but she does seem greedy ...

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  • goinggreengirlgoinggreengirl
    I would let it go probably... But DH would probably not. So, we are the opposite of you guys. I say, if you are comfortable confronting the landlord about it, go for it.
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  • papagenapapagena member
    I'd write a letter, keep a copy - don't cash the security deposit.
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    I'd write a letter, keep a copy - don't cash the security deposit.

    This.  And I would send it certified so she knows you know she received it.

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  • Lotte134Lotte134

    imagepapagena:
    I'd write a letter, keep a copy - don't cash the security deposit.

    This - MN law is the same.

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  • Sam78Sam78
    Funny thing is that both she and her husband are attorneys (as am I) so you'd think they'd know better.  On the upside, despite being a bit greedy, I do think they are good people so I doubt that I'd even have to send it certified to get a response - I was thinking email to begin with since I don't want to signal her any ill intent and that is how we have communicated in the past.
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  • luvlieKluvlieK member

    imageSam78:
    Funny thing is that both she and her husband are attorneys (as am I) so you'd think they'd know better.? On the upside, despite being a bit greedy, I do think they are good people so I doubt that I'd even have to send it certified to get a response - I was thinking email to begin with since I don't want to signal her any ill intent and that is how we have communicated in the past.

    nope I would still officially type it up and send it certified.?

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  • Sunny1inTucsonSunny1inTucson

    I think you should contact her. $100 is $100, you know?

    I understand wanting to let it go...but technically that really is your money. As for email or certified letter....I don't know. Your call. Probably letter is the way to go, but I understand you don't want to strike an odd tone. However, you want it to be a serious matter at the same time. GL!

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  • Skyler&PaisleySkyler&Paisley

    Not to be rude here, but some savy business ADVICE my Dad received about 30 years ago...[as a plumber]

    Don't work for Doctors or Lawyers,  They are slow pay and no pay types.

    My experience is pretty much the same when dealing with either profession over money.

    AND I AM A DOCTOR! 

     

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  • welshgirlwelshgirl
    imageSunny1inTucson:

    I think you should contact her. $100 is $100, you know?

    I understand wanting to let it go...but technically that really is your money. As for email or certified letter....I don't know. Your call. Probably letter is the way to go, but I understand you don't want to strike an odd tone. However, you want it to be a serious matter at the same time. GL!

    Firstly, it's not inherently her money. It's a security deposit. It's not like it was held on trust on the understanding that she'd automatically get it all back when they moved out - regardless of hte interest earned. 

    Secondly, I'd definitely contact her, but be prepared for her to say something that might be a bit frustrating - e.g. they needed to keep some money back to clean the house, etc. We had this in our flat when we moved out 4 months ago. They claimed there was a stain in the carpet (there wasn't - and at any rate, we'd cleaned the carpet), and needed to hire a cleaner.

    My point is that it's all subjective, and part of a security deposit is to cover 'damages'. I never expect to get it all back, which always annoys the heck out of me because I've got a bit of OCD about cleaning. They just always find something... 

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