Tenant Stories
Lawndale: I lost my entire deposit and was evicted even though I had always paid my rent.
“I lived in my in home for 5 years, and every month I paid my rent by electronic transfer. When my landlord went into foreclosure he tried various tactics to evict me and move in to get cash-for-keys offer. He tried to do an owner move-in in October by giving me a 30 day notice more…
Montrose: My landlord refused to return my security deposit
“When I moved out of my house I left it in good condition but my landlord refused to return my security deposit. I gave the landlord an opportunity to inspect the home, but no one came by. Utilities were included in my rent, but after I moved out my landlord sent me a bill for more…
Fresno: My landlord made improper deductions
“My landlord made improper deductions from my security deposit. I requested the landlord do an initial walk-through of the unit, but that was never conducted. After moving out the landlord sent me an invoice stating $850 was deducted from my deposit for new paint, cleaning of the carpet, a new door, and overall cleaning. I more…
Mountain House: The bank took over and never gave us our deposit
“I couldn’t get my security deposit back after a foreclosure of the building I was living in. The landlord refused to return my deposit because my lease had not expired when the bank took possession of the property, but the bank doesn’t have the deposit to return and keeps referring me back to my original more…
Oakland: I had to threaten to sue my landlord to get my money back
“I think the only reason I got my security deposit back was because I threatened my landlord with a small claims court suit if my deposit wasn’t returned in full. I also made sure to do a walk-through with the building manager and took photos documenting the good condition of the apartment. I don’t think more…
