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DON'T MOVE OUT OF YOUR APARTMENT

@addison.jarman

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable scenario and humor to deliver valuable information about tenant rights, making it engaging and shareable. The "reveal" that the information came from following a specific creator encourages viewers to do the same.

Summary

The video explains tenant rights regarding security deposit deductions. The creator humorously acts out a scenario where a landlord tries to keep the full deposit, but the tenant, armed with knowledge about itemized receipts and normal wear and tear, successfully negotiates to get 75% back.

Structure

1Introduction: Don't move out without knowing this.
2Scenario: Tenant asks for security deposit back.
3Landlord's refusal: Claims full deposit used for repairs.
4Tenant's knowledge: Demands itemized receipt and mentions legal rights.
5Resolution: Landlord returns 75% of the deposit.
6Explanation: Tenant learned this from following Addison.

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DON'T MOVE OUT OF YOUR APARTMENT WITHOUT KNOWING THIS! HEY, LANDLORD. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE ALL MOVED OUT. SECURITY DEPOSIT BACK, PLEASE? HA! YEAH... YOU AREN'T GETTING ANY OF THAT BACK. WE HAD TO USE ALL OF IT ON REPAIRS, AND THERE WERE A SHE DOESN'T KNOW I FOLLOW ADDISON WOW, ALL OF IT? IF THAT'S THE CASE I'D LIKE THE ITEMIZED RECEIPT. I'M LEGALLY ENTITLED TO TO SEE HOW MUCH EACH OF THE REPAIRS WERE. UH, YOU, KNOW THAT YOU'RE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO THAT, HUH? YEP! AND WE MIGHT HAVE HUNG UP SOME PICTURE FRAMES, BUT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR CAN'T BE USED AGAINST US. HERE ARE THE RECEIPTS AND 75% OF YOUR DEPOSIT BACK. HOW'D YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS? OH, I JUST FOLLOW ADDISON. YOU SHOULD TOO!!

Original caption

Before you give up on your security deposit... 👀 If your landlord keeps any of it, they're generally required to provide an itemized list of deductions (and often receipts or documentation, depending on your state's laws). If they don't, you may have grounds to dispute the charges. Did you get your full deposit back? 🏠⬇️