Question on Renter's deposit

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optimusprime_IHB

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I was wondering how much in punitive damages could you sue a landlord for if he fails to return your deposit 3 wks after you have moved out?



I have read that it could be your deposit plus as much as 2 times your deposit in punitive damages.



i.e. $500 deposit and $1,000 in punitive for a total lawsuit of $1,500



Is this correct? If not, what is? Thanks in advance.
 
[quote author="optimusprime" date=1239761107]I was wondering how much in punitive damages could you sue a landlord for if he fails to return your deposit 3 wks after you have moved out?



I have read that it could be your deposit plus as much as 2 times your deposit in punitive damages.



i.e. $500 deposit and $1,000 in punitive for a total lawsuit of $1,500



Is this correct? If not, what is? Thanks in advance.</blockquote>


Yes, punitive can be up to twice the amount of the deposit.



If that were to happen to me, I wouldn't go for the full amount of punitive so I could keep the claim under $7,500 and stay in small claims...
 
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