My friend has put a deposit down on a bed, but can't get it back.  What can she do??
926189
To start with do you know if they are incorporated? You could contact the Secretary of State if they are incorporated. They would have the names and mailing address of the owners. If they are a small business they would of had to of gotten a Business License from the City/County where the Business is located. In that situation the City/County would have all the owners names and mailing addresses.\nDid they give her a receipt for the deposit, if they did was there anything on the receipt about it being a Non-refundable Deposit?\nSometimes in the retail business when you have to order something special, the deposit could be non-refundable.\nIf she didn't get a receipt, in my opinion that is bad business. I do hope she gave them a check in the event she needs proof.\nIf she was given a receipt and there is nothing about the deposit  being non-refundable, I would call the Better Business as well as contacting the owners.
1121138
In the rental world the landlord has between 30 and 60 sometimes times even 90 days to send you a deposit statement.  The check if you are gettting one should follow after. As long as you are notified in some fashion within those dates then you have no grounds to sue. On the other hand the 2 or 4 years you are speaking of is determinded state by state some states onlg give you a year and you have to prove you made contact with the landlord within a certain time period other wise you eat the money and last months rent is not a deposit and is non refundable.l
578374
The reason why she didn't tell you is because she knew she had 8 months left. Don't even try to contact her. Sue her in civil court for breach of contract (the Lease Agreement) and whatever real damages you incur. lost rent while you were repairing the unit and or looking for another tenant.
569929
Unless you feel the amount owed to you is worth upward of $500, don't waste your time. I was screwed out of my deposit and billed $700 for an apartment I had cleaned after I moved out and took pictures.  I left a telephone and a mirror the assistant manager asked I not put into the trash ( he said when the dumpsters were emptied they would remove it for me).  I was charged $400 for trash removal, and carpet cleaning $125 ( have a receipt my carpet was cleaned 30 days before I moved out) and they didn't clean the carpet they replaced it.  My time was worth more then the headache I went through, I fought it based on the principal.  My manager had been a good friend and then pulled this crap on me.  I would let it go. It made the joy of buying my first home more of a nightmare trying to fight my old landlord.  We finally agreed to disagree.  She kept my $550 ( oh I am getting mad just thinking about it) and I wasn't charged the additional money they tried to milk me for.
281446
if it is addressed to her then go the post office and file charges. thats easy he can go to jail (federal at that). so if i where you id remind him of that. also she have the company to issue another check.
1116780
My fiance and I fell for this scam about 2 months ago. We wired them a deposit of $750 and never received a call back OR our money! I really wish we would have looked into everything alot more closely. When we tried calling them, no one EVER answered, we left countless messages for someone to call back. \nFinally, after a week of no response I went back to the site and did a whole new request under my name. LESS then 24 hours later, someone called! We told them who we really were and they hung up on us! Well, we called back again and someone different answered. We explained everything to this women, we told her that "Sally Hamilton/ Rachel Wilson" never called us back or emailed us, and that we were going to hire a lawyer against them. That must have scared this women because she said she was going to have to speak to "Sally/ Rachel" about that issue. She also told us SHE would be refunding out entire depost in 30 days.\nIt's been OVER 30 days and we have not received anything, not the deposit, not a phone call, nothing! Now, if you go to www.carltonfinancialgroup.com, their website is down, we have no other way to contact these people, and all of the numbers we have contacted them through before are not in service anymore.\nWhat phone numbers do you have and who did you speak to?\n\nThis is a SCAM, please don't do it!\n\nPlease respond, maybe we can put our information together.
485291
I would think that you would be able to get your money back unless there was something specifically worded that you couldn't.  You never owned a pet and never signed anything, so I don't see what right they have to hold your money.  Some apartments you literally have to fight to get deposits back.  I had an apartment once, paid my pet deposit, and all I owned was a cat.  The deal with mine was that I got my deposit back upon leaving as long as there was no damage caused by the pet.  When I did move out, my apartment actually looked better than when I moved in but the landlord claimed damage that didn't even exist.  Long story short, I had to really show my a$$ and make a royal nuisance of myself, but I got my money back.
1126946
stop cashing in the checks.\n\ndoesn't matter who's fault it is, if it's not money your entitled to, you don't get to keep it.
761969
Box everything up & put it into your garage or shed.  Try to contact her if you have the forwarding information or know someone who can contact her.  If she doesn't claim it after 6 months, donate it to a local charity, The Salvation Army, Goodwill, a local domestic violence shelter or other similar organizations.  If you don't want to do that,  join up with Freecycle & give it away.
283679
Smartest thing to do is make a contract/statement up stating person has lived there so n so months "rent free" (your choice or not?)and has no job wanted to do your best to help said person on their feet, all has failed, now are giving the person X ammount of days to get out,or contribute. Have that person sign it, with your signature as well. wouldnt hurt to give that person a copy as well you keep the original! \nFor future references its best to have "Everything in WRITING" And keep as many expense reciepts as well.
892410
I don't think you can ever get your money back. If it were me , I would just call it a "long , hard lesson learned", and chalk it up tp experience. I would not give her any more money, or trust her again either. If she is still in your life, you need to get rid of her immediately. She is not to be trusted, and is bad for you. Best of luck to you.
1011416
the tickets were a gift so no - you keep those\n\nif they are true friends then they should be able to be friends with the both of you. there is no way to "split" them up.\n\nAs for the apt. I'm sorry but it is only fair since you are on the lease. It isn't fair to dump her and leave her the hefty payment. At least till maybe she can find a roommate or something if that is possible. Either that or if you can convince her to move out to a cheaper apt. just pay until she moves.
980757
That depends on the landlord. I am section 8. some require a months FULL rent (nor prorated), some require different..I KNOW it stinks. However, section 8 has no control over the deposit..they only deal with rent. The deposit is for clening, damages,etc. Some landlords will let them pay it out in installments. She needs to look until she can find someone who has a cheap deposit..(if that's possible).  My rent here is 350.00 (I pay 121.00) My deposit was 200.00 so it varies
1161072
check your lease.  Most times the security deposit is only for oustanding damage like if you put a hole in the wall, but if it is in your lease you may be out of luck.\nYou'd also have to check your local state laws....every place is different so in your area it might be illegal even if it is in the lease.
894848
Ask your friend for the help in paying for the storage unit but be sure you are the one responsible for paying for the monthly rent. Put it in your name not his. Also pay him back as soon as you can. It sounds like your friend is being supportive of you and he should understand that you may need help until you get back on your feet.
872264
He's not.\n\nThe rental deposit is a bond against loss / damage caused in the flat.  It is not his money to keep.  It's yours.\n\nSuggest you write a letter saying you want it returned within 14 days of the date of the letter.\n\n14 days thereafter, another letter explaining that if the monies are not forthcoming within 7 days (or whatever time limit you feel like) you will be obliged to issue proceedings without further reference to him.\n\nThen issue in small claims court.\n\nIn meantime, google the CAB's advice on landlords and the retention of rental deposits.
703028
Your lease should spell out the time frame for returning your deposit.  Most leases don't allow for the termination of the lease for something as voluntary as the want of a pet.  I'm surprised the landlord has agreed to return your money at all.\n\nThat said, if he has agreed to do so and doesn't comply with the time frames defined by the lease you would have to go to small claims court to recover your money.