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My landlord is refusing to return my security deposit after I moved out of my apartment near campus, so what steps should I take to file a claim in small claims court without spending a ton of money?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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My landlord is refusing to return my security deposit after I moved out of my apartment near campus, so what steps should I take to file a claim in small claims court without spending a ton of money?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Virginia security deposit return law 45 days itemized deductions official code 55.1-1226 small claims court filing fees officialGoogle ↗
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Virginia General District Court small claims procedure monetary limit filing fee officialGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Virginia security deposit return law 45 days itemized deductions official code 55.1-1226 small claims court filing fees official Google ↗
Virginia General District Court small claims procedure monetary limit filing fee official Google ↗
  1. Virginia Legal Aid · valegalaid.org
  2. Virginia Courts Self-Help · selfhelp.vacourts.gov

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Virginia security deposit return law 45 days itemized deductions official code 55.1-1226 small claims court filing fees official
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Virginia General District Court small claims procedure monetary limit filing fee official
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—Short fact——1x
of 1