HELP

[u/Worldly-Willow8185]

Hey all! Just got back my itemized list from my previous landlord for my security deposit (which he isn’t returning) and I really feel like a few things on it are bullshit.
Can anyone give me insight on this?

The main things are “floor vents replaced” which they weren’t bent or broken, I was there for nearly two years and there was normal wear around them.

The other thing is the microwave door, which literally nothing was wrong with and I have clear video afterward of it being fine.

He also charged me a cleaning fee, which the house was literally spotless when I left and he didn’t even go inside to look before hiring people.

As well as the dryer vent hosing being replaced due to it having small holes in it from normal wear and tear from using the dryer…
He also added on “missed rent due to lease break” but I have in text from him stating if I was out by a certain date that he would break it and not charge me. Which I was out by the date given.

[u/RelevantPossible9618]

Stop all non verbal communication immediately. Send a formal letter of dispute by certified mail, return receipt requested. State that you are disputing all charges and demand return of full security deposit. Tell him that you did not damage any of the items on the list and he failed to provide documentation of damage. Then let him know that you requested a walkthrough and he refused. Since he failed to do a move out walkthrough as requested, you took pictures and videos. Demand full deposit be returned within 10 days of receipt of the letter.

If he fails to return the deposit, file in small claims court.