Landlord not returned deposit and ignoring messages

[krankenwagen 4]

Is it possible to use a Mahnbescheid to try to get a deposit back from a German landlord when you have moved away from Germany? Are we doomed to not get our deposit back? We have a protocol signed by the landlady saying there were no damages but she's been ignoring us since May.

[travelerworker 116]

Hi, 

landlors see this as part of their income. 95% of them will find a way to keep it.

You can try:

https://www.online-mahnantrag.de/

[BayrischDude 2,071]

15 hours ago, krankenwagen said:

 We have a protocol signed by the landlady saying there were no damages but she's been ignoring us since May.

She's most like awaiting the year end meter readings.  Some property owners will return the deposit immediately with the hope and trust that the previous renter will settle the Jahresabrechnung when it arrives.  Others, or most, prefer to wait until all potential money owed to the owner of the property is paid in full.

[snowingagain 5,204]

Might be worth reading this thread: 

 

Renting in Germany and getting back your deposit. - Life in Germany - Toytown Germany