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Basically in the title. I moved out with effect on 17/7/2023 after returning the keys to the landlord. She is refusing the refund of my deposit as she stated that the mattress has a stain under the matress protector. I only discovered of the stain when I moved in and as such retained the protector but didn't communicate this as I thought she was aware of this. Do I have any recourse if she refuses repaying my deposit? Also you can buy a whole bed from ikea for way less than the deposit due, should such claw backs contain a element of reasonability.

Update 24/7/23: Thanks for all the assistance. The landlord refunded my deposit this afternoon in full.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Glad to hear I am in luck and thank you for sharing the legislative guidance. Please refer to below responses to the queries above: a) Exactly 800 Euros, b) No such list was prepared. Only a list of items was provided in the contract but these did not make reference to the condition. c) No such inspection was performed. d) Nope, no such list to refer back to. e) No such report was communicated to me, or received in any form. f) All repairs were made by the landlord, g) Nope, no such list existed. h) No such report was signed off, i) G/W/E was included in the rent and paid for by the landlord. j) N/A refer to i, k) Will you please prepare an e-mail and I agree with your point. Dutch would be best. Fortunately I can read it ;)

I understand that this will be posted and really appreciate your effort and support to a random stranger.

I also fully comprehend the risks and understand this is a discussion and note this is not legal advise in any form.