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I moved out five weeks ago and my landlord still hasn't returned my deposit. What can I do?
Most states set a firm deadline for landlords to return a deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. Which state do you rent in?
Washington
In Washington, your landlord had 30 days after you moved out to return your deposit or send a written, itemized list of deductions. If they missed that deadline, they generally lose the right to keep any of it, and a court can award up to twice the deposit if it was withheld intentionally.

A good next step is a written demand letter. Want me to draft one?
RCW 59.18.280

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