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    Default Received Security Deposit Refund After Walkthrough, Now Landlord Wants More Money

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Missouri

    We have already moved out of our rental house and had a walkthrough with the landlord. She was satisfied and gave us a check for our full security deposit. We unfortunately did not get anything in writing. Three days later, her husband found some things that needed repair and now they are wanting some of the deposit back. Is this legal?

    Thanks in advance for the help.

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    Default Re: Received Security Deposit Refund After Walkthrough, Now Landlord Wants More Money

    Yes, it is. If you caused damage to the rental, the landlord can charge you for that damage even if they previously returned your deposit under the mistaken belief that the unit was undamaged.

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    Default Re: Received Security Deposit Refund After Walkthrough, Now Landlord Wants More Money

    Thanks for the advice.

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    Default Re: Received Security Deposit Refund After Walkthrough, Now Landlord Wants More Money

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    Thanks for the advice.
    Make sure you go back to the house and have the owner show you the damage. Photograph it and insists on receipts for any repairs actually done before you hand over any money.

    You have a little leverage because you have your money and he doesn't.

    Depending on what it is, feel free to come back to this thread for additional discussion.

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