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    Default Can a Landlord Keep the Deposit if Keys Are Not Turned In, but New Residents Moved in

    My question involves a security deposit in the State of: NJ

    I moved out of my apartment a month ago and still have not received my security deposit. I was supposed to meet the landlord the the next day to turn in the keys, but he wasn't around when I showed up. his partner (the other landlord) told me that he wasn't around and confirmed the address to send the deposit. New tenants moved into the apartment two days later. I still have the keys, but have not received the deposit. Can the landlord keep the deposit since the keys were not officially turned in? Doesn't a new tenant moving in signal that possession of the apartment was taken back by the landlord? I am going to speak to the landlord today, but I want to be prepared fro any possible shenanigans. Yes, I still have the keys.

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    Default Re: Can a Landlord Keep the Deposit if Keys Are Not Turned In, but New Residents Move

    If the only damages claimed against the deposit are costs associated with changing or rekeying the locks, then that amount should be deducted from the deposit and any remaining money should be refunded.

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