I switched my apartment in our complex, paid the new security deposit in full, manager said she'd give our old deposit back in full since th...

Question

I switched my apartment in our complex, paid the new security deposit in full, manager said she'd give our old deposit back in full since they are gutting the unit. Now the new manager decided to keep both new and old security deposits combined as a new deposit. How to get my security deposit back, please advise the legal steps to do

Answer

I assume you did a new contract. So each contract stands on its own. My first suggestion is to write a letter to demand it back. Next step would be small claims court action...