Average rent & lease debt: $3,200. Rent debt from unpaid rent, lease break fees, or security deposit disputes. State landlord-tenant law governs. Security deposit claims have strict return timelines.
Dispute Strategies for Durham Residents
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Document property condition at move-in/move-out
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Challenge security deposit deductions with photos
3
Dispute excessive lease break fees
4
Verify landlord followed state notice requirements