About Michelle Mangen Expertise Wisconsin Landlord/Tenant Questions.
Experience Having been in the property management industry for over 13 years in Wisconsin and working quite closely with attorneys I have learned a great deal of information regarding landlord/tenant relationships. Additionally my previous experience included assuring that the company I worked for was compliant with regards to the law.
Education/Credentials Attended several seminars regarding landlord/tenant laws. Over 13 years in the industry.
Past/Present Clients New Land Enterprises, LLP - Milwaukee, WI. EA Properties - Green Bay, WI. Fox Valley Housing - Appleton, WI. Kevin Zimmerman, Wendy Scheels, Dave Anderson and other independent owners throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Question My landlord only partially refunded my deposit after 3 months of vacating the
premises. He had initially issued two checks for me reflecting the full deposit
amount, but asked me to wait before cashing them until he had money in the
bank. I was able to cash the first one (for about half my deposit) after 3
weeks, and after another week or so, he gave me $100.00 cash and new
check with the remaining deposit balance ($250.00), which he asked me to
wait before I deposit. Well, it has now been over two months and he claims
that he has had health problems and have not been able to put money in the
bank for me to deposit the last check. I was quite patient with him, but I am
now over it.
If I file a small claims against him, can I ask for interest ? (I live in CA) ? UP to
how much? Any help regarding this issue would be welcomed. Thank you.
Answer Hi Vartan:
I'm not very sure how things like this work in CA.
However, the small claims court would be able to answer your question. They can't give you legal advice but they can tell you guidelines and if they don't know make sure you ask the commissioner/judge when you are in court.
