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Originally Posted by Trojan97
My question now is whether he has any grounds to come after us for damages despite a lack of walk-thru at move in?
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Nothing that will hold up in court.
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Does a lack of walk-thru document absolve us from his claims?
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No.
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Originally Posted by Trojan97
Any input would be really appreciated. We're trying to tread carefully in this matter until we have a better idea of how to go about it.
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You have the right to get the full amount of your security deposit back, plus interest, within 10 days of moving out if you have done no damage beyond normal wear and tear, if the premises have been properly cleaned, and if no rent is owing. Otherwise the landlord can keep part or all of your security deposit to cover the costs.
If the damages exceed the security deposit, the landlord can take you to court for the rest of the money owing. If there are deductions for damages the landlord must pay you the balance of the deposit within the 10 days, with a statement of account that lists all the damages and repair costs and cleaning costs.
Alternatively, the landlord may within the 10 days give you an estimate of the deductions to be made and return any money that won't be used. In this case, you must receive a final statement, plus any money owing, within 30 days after your tenancy ended.