Hi,

Maybe it is a typical issue. For a newbie tenant, leaving property after 4 years, if owner disappears for 5 months (effectively refused) to return security deposit 3.5 x of rental (14k), and when inquired the agent who provided the condo, says damage more than deposit. Which is wrong statement, according to tenant. With standard agreement in place, what options the tenant has to get back the money ? Can/Should take this to the court/litigation ? How much will be lawyers/fees cost, worth compared to the security deposit ? Never delayed rental payment, always repaired/replaced broken stuff, including ceiling fans, to be paid by owner, but never paid..

Thanks. Any idea, how much minimum lawyer would cost ?

Photos and itemized list of things with cost of repair. Looks like estimate from vendor.. eg bulb fixing RM230 per 2 hours and RM100 per additional hour for fixing 2 bulbs.. and such list of around 5-10 items. TV broken, which is tenant's, listed as cost. Ceiling fan broken (which is right, but already informed owner planning to replace, but owner delayed). Some wooden tiles coming out in bed rooms (already informed owner to repair, but delayed by owner).

So, it looks quarrel, complicated.. ?

It wasn't faulty at move-in 4 years back, Is it required to replace all faulty bulbs before leaving ? Some faulty bulbs were left to be replaced, because they were extra.

Thanks for your advise.. I guess, people don't deserve politeness.. they take it as some weakness.. Never delayed payment in 4 years, never complain about faulty things or replace out of pocket items without follow-up for money...

but not too familiar with lawyers.. not sure where/how to start..

Thanks for informing.. Makes sense!