‘I had things perfectly ready’: Renter hires professional cleaners when she moves out to protect deposit. She can’t believe how much she has to pay

When you hand over your security deposit to your landlord, you hold on to the hope that you'll get that money back, especially if you know you're a good tenant. But it's not guaranteed, at least not without a fight.

As many people have come to find out, some landlords will nitpick or outright lie to try and keep your deposit.

This long-term renter in Florida is sick of it and is calling for a class-action lawsuit after her rental company tried to impose charges despite the...