conv: I am currently waiting for my security deposit from my old apartment. It will help me pay for a washer and dryer for my new place. I am currently waiting to receive my security deposit back from my old apartment. why hasnt it already been returned? They said it takes up to 30 days_comma_ and it's only been a few weeks. if you live in america and they fail to return it in a timely manner_comma_ i hear you can go to small claims and get 3x the amount awarded to you  Wow_comma_ that's good to know. yeah r/legaladvice has a lot of posts like that so its something that stuck to me_comma_ Pretty neat to know that landlords cant just scam you