I just moved 30 days ago from ago and now just getting letter stating I owe 300. My deposit was 1495. There was no damage .

You can make written demand for return of the deposit by both certified and regular mail. Be sure and keep copies. If no refund is forthcoming, you can sue in small claims court. Or, you can pay a little to a lawyer for a strong letter and that may result in a refund. Hope you have before and after photos - that is always a bonus!

The landlord has 30 days to account for the deposit and the deposit has to have been kept in a trust account. Hopefully, you talk pictures or had something in writing from the landlord or agent when you walked through. Otherwise, you would file a lawsuit in small claims for the amount of the deposit that was not reasonably taken for back rent or damages that exceed normal wear and tear and then you would subpoena the rental agent. The landlord would have the burden of proving that the damages were reasonable.

I agree with Mr. Portnoy and Ms. Smith. Always take pictures and keep evidence of a rental home of how you left it to avoid this. You may want to hire an attorney as the security deposit statute allows you to collect attorney fees if you win.