Subleasing tenant cosmetically damaged my table. How much, if any, of her deposit should I keep? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Sep 3, 2009 - 25 answers

My previous landlord never returned my security deposit ($1,650) last autumn. I live in Chicago. Do I get an attorney (and if so how do I choose one) or do I take it to small claims court myself? What are the pros/cons of either approach? [more inside]
posted by allisonrae on Feb 23, 2009 - 11 answers

How to handle a landlord forging evidence in small claims court (VT)? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Feb 13, 2008 - 15 answers

My landlord won't give me my deposit back. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Sep 12, 2007 - 20 answers

I'm moving out of my San Francisco apartment, after renting it for almost 4 years. My wood floors have taken a beating. Any ideas what I can do to make them look their very best for my final inspection? Is there a definition of normal wear and tear? [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Mar 8, 2007 - 15 answers

Bob the Asshole, my old landlord, kept my security deposit. [more inside]
posted by LordSludge on Mar 1, 2007 - 31 answers

Mass. SecurityDepositSmallClaimsFilter: Buddy's ex-roommate withholding security deposit for no good reason, what should he do? [more inside]
posted by Geckwoistmeinauto on Feb 1, 2007 - 5 answers