Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Rhode Island

security deposit

I recently graduated from college

where i rented an apartment during

my stay. I payed rent on time every

month and never missed a payment

and caused no damage to the

apartment. It has been about 7

weeks since moving out and haven't

heard from my landlord on the issue.

I keep calling and he doesn't return

my calls. My question for you is how

much long should I wait before

sueing him for the return of my

security deposit?


Asked on 9/17/08, 12:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Staff General Counsel LawyersCollaborative

Re: security deposit

RI law requires that a landlord return any security deposit together with a notice itemizing any claimed deductions within 20 days after the last to occur of the tenant vacates and leaves a forwarding address. Failure to comply could cost a landlord attorneys fees and additional damages equal to twice the amount of the security deposit withheld.

All of this is specified in the RI Residential Landlord & Tenant Act. For your convenience, you may find the pertinent statutory provision here:

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-19.HTM

Sincerely,

Scott J. Summer, Esq.

Staff General Counsel

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Answered on 9/17/08, 6:55 am


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