cquick...That is awful. I owned a home in The Villages that I rented for 6 years. I never would have kept any of your deposit. I feel like calling the owner of the house you rented, that's how annoyed I am. They are giving all the owners a bad name. Things happen, things break, things are missing. This is the cost of business. After every rental, I would do a walk thru ( sometimes with the renters, if they wanted). I would give them the deposit back right on the spot or mail it back that day. Most people had their deposit when they arrived home.
I never kept any part of anyone's deposit. I always told them when they arrived, that things break, just let me know and I will have it fixed. In my opinion, the deposit is only for MAJOR and INTENIONAL damage. If you have a wild party and throw a chair thru the glass door, youll lose the deposit. If there is a cup or towel missing, I will gladly replace it. Sorry you had a bad renting experience.
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