09-17-2009, 11:24 PM
I believe the landlord would be in violation of state law. Deposits are to be held in a separate account and not used in the day to day operations of the business. They are only withdrawn from to pay for damages and to refund the renter. In some states interest from the deposit is also due. Both a criminal and civil suit could be filed against the landlord. I would nicely remind the landlord of these facts and ask for the deposit back.