miles_robinson20•23d agoProlific Poster

My landlord tried to keep my $2,000 security deposit for 'cleaning' after I left my Logan Square apartment spotless.

Sent a demand letter citing the Chicago RLTO and had the full check in my hand 10 days later. Anyone else had to fight for their deposit in the city?

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hannah_west3923d ago

Honestly, landlords have it rough. That "spotless" to a tenant is often far from move-in ready for the next person. Professional cleaning, paint touch-ups, that stuff adds up fast. Two grand might actually be fair if you really look at the work needed.

the_alex23d ago

Nah, @hannah_west39, that's what a security deposit is for, not cleaning a spotless place.

fisher.thomas23d ago

Read that Chicago landlords must return deposits with interest.