I was advised that if he does not give the money back, it could be a form of theft. A roommate has no legal right to obtain or keep my deposit. I am right now awaiting a detective to call me back.
I moved into a room in a house in September 2010. Signed a roommate agreement. Gave a $750 deposit to the lease holder not the landlord. In April of 2011 I told the lease holder I was looking at apartments and will be moving out soon. The lease holder took it as, I was giving him my thirty days...