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Rental Deposit Theft
Landlords wrongfully withhold security deposits by claiming fictitious damage or cleaning costs.
How It Works
Tenant pays 1-2 months' deposit at move-in
At move-out, landlord claims excessive damage or cleaning needed
Deductions far exceed any actual damage
Landlord refuses to return deposit or becomes unreachable
Without documentation, tenant has little recourse
Warning Signs
No move-in inspection report or photos
Lease agreement has vague deposit return terms
Landlord is an individual (not a management company)
Previous tenants report similar issues
What To Do
How to Report
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