Problem with exlandlord not releasing guarantee

[NYCRover]

I am looking for some advise as to where to submit a complaint about an ex-landlord. I rented an apartment from this person and a guarantee was required. Left the apartment over a year ago giving the necessary notification by carta documento. He continues to refuse to release the guarantee and has stated he will not reply to any of my emails. I have had significant health problems which have prevented me to take action, but I am now healthy enough to proceed with this problem. I am not sure which government agency to go to and/or how I can proceed. Any ideas on how I can proceed would be helpful. Thank you for any help you can provide.

 

[nikad]

What kind of contract did you have? Was the rental in the city? Why is he not releasing your guarantee and what was the guarantee specifically ( property ? ).

 

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Find out where he lives and put his windows through

 

[Silvie]

You can submit a variety of complaints to "defensa del consumidor". I am not sure if they can help you with this issue but I would definitely try with them and ask them to refer you in the right direction.
Defensa del Consumidor

 

[Rich One]

Perhaps you can contact the https://defensoriainquilinos.com.ar/ for defense of tenants.

Most landlords are reluctant to refund deposits and charge for all kinds of unjustified issues like cleaning curtains, cleaning materials, painting walls, sterilize mattress, etc.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

You might want to contact the Camara Argentina de Propiedad Horizontal y Actividades Immobiliarias.
They're on Peru 570 Street in the neighborhood of San Telmo. Probably best to go there in person.

 

[NYCRover]

What kind of contract did you have? Was the rental in the city? Why is he not releasing your guarantee and what was the guarantee specifically ( property ? ).

He only wanted to rent for a year and a half - but used a three year contract, When the year and a half came up I discovered that if I did not give three months notice I there would be a type of fine - so I sent a carta documento with the correct wording - gave the three months notice - and now he claims he can hold the guarantee until the end of the year - and he has refused to discuss the matter.

 

[nikad]

He only wanted to rent for a year and a half - but used a three year contract, When the year and a half came up I discovered that if I did not give three months notice I there would be a type of fine - so I sent a carta documento with the correct wording - gave the three months notice - and now he claims he can hold the guarantee until the end of the year - and he has refused to discuss the matter.

I still don't understand why are you talking about a guarantee, if it was cash you left instead of a traditional co-signer with real estate or salary receipts. The clause of giving notice a couple of months in advance is pretty standard, what is not standard ( and I don't know why you signed something that was not real ) is to write a contract for 3 years if you intend to write for a year an a half. I would talk to a lawyer. Why did you leave the apartment? Was it in good condition? What is the reason he gives for holding the deposit / guarantee? How many months is it worth?

 

[NYCRover]

I still don't understand why are you talking about a guarantee, if it was cash you left instead of a traditional co-signer with real estate or salary receipts. The clause of giving notice a couple of months in advance is pretty standard, what is not standard ( and I don't know why you signed something that was not real ) is to write a contract for 3 years if you intend to write for a year an a half. I would talk to a lawyer. Why did you leave the apartment? Was it in good condition? What is the reason he gives for holding the deposit / guarantee? How many months is it worth?

I am not sure why you are asking so many questions - but thank you for your concern. Other members have provided me what appears to be valuable information, and I will be using the information that I have received from other members of this group.

 

[NYCRover]

You can submit a variety of complaints to "defensa del consumidor". I am not sure if they can help you with this issue but I would definitely try with them and ask them to refer you in the right direction.
Defensa del Consumidor

Thank you the information - I did not think they did anything with rentors - but I will be checking it out next week