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If you rent your home in Boulder, Colorado Springs, or any community in Colorado, you may have had to pay a security deposit when moving in. Also known as a damage deposit or a pet deposit, this money is meant to protect the landlord against unpaid rent and damage, but if you follow all the rules, you should be getting that money back after you move out.

So what happens if your landlord tries to claim your deposit is “non-refundable” or tries to claw back a large portion? This is not only unfair, but it may be against the law. Worse, it can leave you in a difficult situation if you need the money to pay for necessities after you move. In this situation, you can always call Flaxman Law Group to arrange a consultation with a Colorado landlord-tenant dispute attorney. Let our family-based law team review your situation, answer your questions, and help you find ways to get your deposit back.

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Colorado landlords have the right to request a security deposit from renters, as a type of protection in case of significant property damage or unpaid rent. However, while the law allows for withholding, some tenants fight back and landlord-tenant disputes about security deposit withholding can drag on, meaning you don’t get the money you need to compensate you for your losses.

The father-son attorney team at Flaxman Law Group has helped landlords defend and support their deductions. We have worked to resolve these cases advantageously for our clients, and in a timely way, so landlords can get back to managing their properties. If your tenant moves out and there is a disagreement about the security deposit, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a Colorado landlord-tenant dispute attorney. Let’s discuss ways you can protect yourself.

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