previous property manager did not return security deposit

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previous property manager did not return security deposit

Joyce Huang
Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2016 · 4 posts · 0 votes

I just switched to a new property manager, but the old property manager did not send me the security deposit and all the documents and keys and not responding to my calls/emails.

What shall I do?

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Curt DavisBusiness Member
Flipper/Rehabber · Memphis, TN · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Get your new management company to collect these items for you.

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  • Curt DavisBusiness Member
    Flipper/Rehabber · Memphis, TN · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Get your new management company to collect these items for you.

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  • Jailen Holt
    Real Estate Salesperson Licensed · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2016 · 114 posts · 22 votes
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    Speak with a real estate attorney
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  • Jeff B.
    Buy & Hold Owner · Redlands, CA · Member since 2015 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Also suggest making an honest, factual comment on Yelp . com 

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  • Joyce Huang
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    Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2016 · 4 posts · 0 votes
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    I got email response from the previous property manager today thank god. They will mail out the doc and security deposit today. So let's see.

    If I did not received the package within 2 weeks, shall I proceed to go arbitration or small claim court?  My management agreement with them says no law suit, shall seek arbitration first.

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  • Joyce Huang
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    Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2016 · 4 posts · 0 votes
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    Yes, both me and my new property manager are pushing the previous property manager via email/phone calls.

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  • Joyce Huang
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    Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2016 · 4 posts · 0 votes
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    Another month passed by, the previous property manager still did not send me the deposit. So I put an factual complain on Yelp and warning to file complain with California Bureau of Real Estate. It worked!  I got a call from the previous property manager and they are sending out my package today.

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  • Natalie KolodijBusiness Member
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    Originally posted by @Curt Davis:

    Get your new management company to collect these items for you.

     This made me laugh out loud. 

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  • Kurt K.
    Rental Property Investor · Phoenix AZ / Kendallville, IN · Member since 2016 · 293 posts · 149 votes
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    The power of Yelp.

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