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Originally Posted by scophreak
Do you have anything in writing stating that she would release you from the remainder of your lease? If not, you may have more to worry about than your security deposit. With nothing in writing, she can claim that you are responsible for the remainder of the lease obligation (and have the signed lease as proof). Not sure how everything would shake out in court (if it comes to that), but it seems that without written evidence to the contrary that the lease would prevail.
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Originally Posted by magi376
What is the name of your state?Wisconsin
How long do I have if I'm forced to go to small claims court(is that the right place?) before my right to the security deposit expires?
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