What can I do if landlord does not return security deposit in time?

I lived in an apartment for 2 full years. When I moved out, i gave the landlord timely notice to vacate. My security deposit was not returned within the 30 day period. i did leave them my forwarding address before i moved out. I received a letter dated past the 30 day cut off that i owed for carpet replacement. i cleaned this apartment thouroughly before leaving. I wrote a letter to the landlord and they replied i should come look at pics. If anything, the carpet had normal wear ad tear and i believe the law states that if i lived there 2yrs i should not be responsible for normal wear. Isn't there a law in nc that the landlord has to return the deposit or report any damages within 30 days after lease if up? Who can I contact to resolve this issue?|||if a landlord does not return deposit or accounting to a tenant within the 30 days the landlord forfeits his right to take anything out of the deposit, and the tenant in most states (read your lease) can file against the landlord for 3 times the amount of the deposit for not returning in the 30 day period. find the property code in your state call your tenants rights association of google it for your state and send the landlord a certified letter siting this code demanding your full deposit back times 3|||All you can do is take them to concilation court. And may the best man win. You can probably kiss that deposit good bye.


But next time, take video's and/or pictures with someone with you for proof.|||hello, i am a property manager here in Ohio (22 years). the landlord is required to return your funds or send correspondence within 30 days. regardless of whether there is a refund or not. upon you moving in and vacating the premises, did you do a move in/move-out inspection? was the same Representative that moved you in still with the company and did you have a witness or take any pictures? if you did, rely on those things and take him to court. i would start by filing a complaint with the better business bureau. after wards, i would put something in writing asking for documentation regarding the move-out and how the came to the assumption that you owe for the carpet. upon you going to mediation..the landlord would have to show proof that the carpet was "new" and the actual time purchased. worse case the mediator will meet both parties half way and you will get a partial refund providing that it is of normal wear and tear. however if there are pet stains, burns, markings which cannot be patched then yes that would be considered tenant damage. hope this helps?