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Lease Issue — Airbnb damage claim vs security deposit

Started by frustrated_tenant_2023 · Jan 24, 2026 · 451 views · 11 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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frustrated_tenant_2023 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

Airbnb damage claim vs security deposit. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 1 years. My monthly rent is $1,017. I have a written lease.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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worried_homeowner_OH

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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RE_Attorney_James Attorney

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under state landlord-tenant code. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct in violation of notice requirements.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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TruckerRights_OH

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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RetiredLawyer_FL

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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VCAnalyst_SF

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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TechStartup_Founder

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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frustrated_parent_TX

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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first_time_homeowner_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.