My landlord’s relative is demanding I pay a new security deposit even though I haven’t received my old one back. He claims the previous caretaker ran off with the money, and I have to start fresh with a new caretaker. I don’t have a receipt for my original deposit, but they have my details in their records. I have voice recordings of them admitting to this situation. Plus, the building is registered to the wife of someone in trouble with the law. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My landlord’s relative is demanding I pay a new security deposit even though I haven’t received my old one back. He claims the previous caretaker ran off with the money, and I have to start fresh with a new caretaker. I don’t have a receipt for my original deposit, but they have my details in their records. I have voice recordings of them admitting to this situation. Plus, the building is registered to the wife of someone in trouble with the law. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 12 months ago

My landlord’s relative is demanding I pay a new security deposit even though I haven’t received my old one back. He claims the previous caretaker ran off with the money, and I have to start fresh with a new caretaker. I don’t have a receipt for my original deposit, but they have my details in their records. I have voice recordings of them admitting to this situation. Plus, the building is registered to the wife of someone in trouble with the law. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 12 months ago

This situation is concerning. It’s illegal for your landlord to demand a new security deposit without returning the old one. You should record all interactions with them, including the voice recordings, and consult a lawyer to discuss your rights and options. It’s essential to understand the legal implications of the building’s registration and your landlord’s actions.

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