Security deposits should be held by the municipality. Should the landlord wish to claim it, they can prove their case in court.

Fuck the status quo forever. Unforgivable.

  • KISSmyOSFeddit@lemmy.world
    632·
    3 months ago

    In the US, landlords can basically do whatever they want, and the legal system is designed to keep peasants out.
    It’s called Feudalism Freedom.

    • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      27·
      3 months ago

      There are laws and rules, but nearly no one has the time/money/energy to go after getting them enforced since it all ends up costing more money to pursue.

      • Drusas@kbin.run
        4·
        3 months ago

        My previous landlord owes me $3,200. I still have a few months before it’s too late for me to take them to small claims court, but I’m chronically ill and simply don’t have the energy. Which the landlord knew.

        I left the house cleaner than it was when I moved in.