security Deposit Not Returned: North Carolina situation

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Started by Chris_D_16 · Dec 27, 2024 · 1,353 views · 10 replies
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Chris_D_16 OP

I've been trying to resolve this in North Carolina on my own but I'm stuck.

mold in apartment making family sick. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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phil_s_18

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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another_throwaway_15

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

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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case_dismissed_69_12

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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jenny_2024_15

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The #1 mistake I see here is filing with teh appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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keeping_it_real_33

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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samantha_r_10

Been there. Here's what I learned.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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zoe_r_23

Going through an escrow dispute right now. Lesson learned: always get a separate inspection done before removing contingencies. The seller's disclosure is legally required but it's only as honest as the seller.

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also_user_5

Following - similar situation with my landlord.

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worried_seller_89

Check your lease carefully. The answer might be in there.

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lost_buyer_73

Check your lease carefully. The answer might be in there.