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


My roommates and lived in a complex for two years, each in a different unit with two separate leases over the two years. Security deposit (in original amount) held by landlord for duration of 2 years residence in complex. We never were notified of any charges against our account when we terminated residency in the first unit A, which was May of 2007. We moved into Unit B and resided there until May of 2008. When we received deposit back, there were charges for cleaning for both years.

Here is my question, can he take money out of our security deposit for Unit A? We were not ever notified of any charges for Unit A within 30 days of vacancy. Also, we have an email from the landlord, dated in April of 2008, that there were no current charges on our account from either unit. So, are we due the money taken from Unit A?

Additionally, if we took him to small claims, could we fight him for double the security deposit? I.E., 100 charge + 1000 deposit fee (on top of the already returned 900) Since it is a relatively small sum, I would only want to try him in court if I knew we'd be guaranteed money on top of the base 100 charge.

Thanks for your help!!