Carson
Tucson,#2Consumer Suggestion
Wed, August 28, 2002
Under the Arizona Landlord & Tenant Act, You have the right to sue for 3 times the disputed amount if you terminated properly by giving proper notice and made a demand for your deposit to be returned. If the Landlord did not send you a detailed accounting of what they did with the deposit within 14 business days from when you terminated, your argument is much stronger. Try sending a demand letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Landlord. Tell them what you want, why you want it and when you want it by. Then tell them if you don't get a favorable response by then, you will avail yourself of the remedies provided by law which includes sueing for 3 times the disputed amount. Good luck!