Landlords Improperly Withhold Security Deposits Leading to Invalid Debt Collection
Landlords withhold security deposits without legal basis, then engage collection agencies that report the invalid debt on tenants' credit reports. Tenants face credit damage from disputed charges they do not legally owe, with no straightforward dispute path through the collection system.
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