My landlord won't return my deposit
Once a month has passed since you handed back the keys, any part of the deposit not returned earns interest.
What the deposit is
For a home rental it is compulsory and equals one month's rent.
«A la celebración del contrato será obligatoria la exigencia y prestación de fianza en metálico en cantidad equivalente a una mensualidad de renta en el arrendamiento de viviendas»
How long the landlord has to return it
If, one month after you hand back the keys, the landlord has not returned what you are owed, that amount earns the statutory rate of interest (interés legal).
«El saldo de la fianza en metálico que deba ser restituido al arrendatario al final del arriendo, devengará el interés legal, transcurrido un mes desde la entrega de las llaves por el mismo sin que se hubiere hecho efectiva dicha restitución.»
What you can do
Ask for it in writing, keeping a record of the date you handed back the keys and the condition in which you left the home.
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