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Bank Levy on Security Deposit

Date: Wed, 03/20/2019 05:04

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I recently had a bank levy on my personal checking accounts - but is it possible they also levied my security deposit on my apartment? The money was paid to my landlord and they mentioned opening an escrow account in my name - is it possible they levied that money too? I haven't heard anything from my landlord

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No. If your personal checking account has been levied, then banks won't touch the escrow account that has been opened by the landlord. I guess you have already paid the security deposit before the bank levied your personal checking account. In that case, the bank can't touch the money you have already paid. Contact your landlord regarding this issue.

Sub: #1 posted on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 23:39

David Martin

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Talk to your landlord regarding this this matter. Since you have paid the amount, they can't take out money from the escrow account.

Sub: #2 posted on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 05:53

Sanders Patricia

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I'm in the situation where my old landlord sold the property to my new landlord - so my security deposit from 10 years ago has been transferred to my new landlord. They had me fill out a W-9 form to open an escrow account.

Sub: #3 posted on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 17:46

mvezza

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Consult with an attorney for a perfect solution. There must be some tenant rule regarding it.

Sub: #4 posted on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 06:01

Sanders Patricia

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