Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

I recently was looking at an apartment to rent in saint Louis, MO. I really liked it and planned on signing a lease. I actually (stupidly) gave the landlord the full security deposit before signing the lease which he deposited into his account that day. My situation has changed and now I am unable to rent the apartment. I called and emailed the landlord 2 days after giving him my security deposit, and said that I would not be signing the lease and I would like to have my security deposit back. He is refusing to give the deposit back, and I am not sure what I should do at this point. He is saying that he told another couple that he already rented out the apartment and since he lost their business, the security deposit that I gave him does not have to be returned. I did not sign a lease though! Anyway any help you can give me on what I should do and what my rights are in this situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Asked on 12/23/13, 11:18 am

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Either hire an attorney to contact the landlord for you, or sue in small claims yourself.

Good luck

Answered on 12/24/13, 3:10 am

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