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Landlord rents property to others despite keeping my holding deposit.
Hi,
I rented a apartment from 1 Nov 21 until 31 March 22. During my last week I discussed with the landlord that I would like to rent the apartment again longterm from 1 Sep 22 until 30 June 23.
He called to collect the keys and told me he would email me the new contract (including an increase of €25 per month) a few days later. The apartment was to be rented for the Summer period. He said he would keep my deposit of €500 from the first rental as a holding deposit.
I discovered that the apartment was since advertised and rented to others as a long term property. After getting no reply to my calls from the landlord I rang the estate agent to tell her he already had my deposit to hold that property. She said she would speak to him but didn't ring back.
I need help to find out have I any right to get my €500 back from a landlord who refuses to reply. Please help me if you know of any process such as a small claims court etc which I could use.
Thanks
