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Landlord cashed 2 unauthorized rent checks; witholds security deposit
In confusion of traveling, I issued two checks for rent two consecutive months of this year.
First instance: Landlord informed me that I gave him two checks for that month and stated he would destroy the second check. As I now know, he deposited both checks.
The following month, I made the same mistake. I was out of town for a trial for many months and lost track because of the expenses flowing through my bank account. He cashed the double rent payment again.
My rent was $1525 per month, so I overpaid him, and he willingly cashed 2x that, or $3050. This occurred approximately 6 months ago. I found this out when applying for a mortgage, and was going through my past rents paid. There were significant dollars flowing through my account during this period, (because of the travel) and I did not notice the double rent, 2x.
Also, he's not returned my security deposit (another $1525) after agreeing to in full following a inspection of the property. He called to confirm my new mailing address to send the deposit, but it has not arrived. I believe he was ''buying time'' with the phone call. It has been approximately 45 days since I vacated.
What is my recourse?
Thank you kindly,
Blaine
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