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  1. #1
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    Default Received Two Refund Checks - Can I Keep Both?

    I recently received a 1700 check in the mail from the apartment building i lived in last year to cover the return of my deposit. However, about a month and a half ago, I already received the same check and deposited it. Can I get in trouble for depositing this second check even though it was their mistake to send another?

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    Default Double-Reimbursement of Security Deposit

    It isn't your money. You probably wouldn't get in trouble simply for depositing the money in your account, but assuming they detect the error and demand the return of the money, you would be obligated to reimburse them.

    As many people in your situation end up spending the money and are unable to return it when the demand comes, the police may become involved at such a time.

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